Application Information

The Office of Licensing and Trademark Administration operates to protect and control the use of Virginia Tech's name and identifying marks. Companies and individuals wishing to use these marks are required to enter into a nonexclusive Trademark License Agreement with the University. The process consists of three phases:

1. Phase I is the application process. The application is completed by the prospective licensee and returned with a $50.00 administrative fee, samples of the products to be licensed and product specification sheets of each item. The application will be reviewed and if approved, the applicant enters Phase II. If the application is disapproved, samples will be returned.
2. In Phase II, a nonexclusive licensing agreement is forwarded to the applicant. The applicant then signs the agreement and returns it to Virginia Tech with a $250.00 advance royalty guarantee and a certificate of insurance which meets all requirements listed in section 13.1 of the contract.
3. In Phase III, a fully executed copy of the agreement is returned to the new licensee. The licensee also receives artwork, royalty forms, product specification forms and labeling information. The licensing process is then complete. All contracts for Virginia Tech are renewed on July lst of each year, regardless of the date you became licensed.

Virginia Tech requires the ® designation with all trademarks and an 8.5% royalty rate. All designs must be approved by the Licensing Office prior to manufacture or distribution. The licensing agreement outlines all requirements for licensees in detail and should be read carefully upon receipt.

A Licensing Application is available. If you wish to become licensed, download the application (PDF format), complete it and return it with the $50.00 application fee and samples of products to be licensed to this address:

Virginia Tech Licensing Office
Southgate Drive (0161)
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0161

We will be happy to answer any questions you have about Virginia Tech's licensing program. Please feel free to call us at (540) 231-3748.