FAQ > Frequently asked questions about licensing. (17 entries)
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Please visit this link for the Licensing Application page to get started. This page will provide information about the two types of licenses – Standard and Restricted – and have PDF ...
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Once an application is received in our office it is processed immediately and assuming everything regarding the company is in order, it is passed on to the respective institution(s) for their ...
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The total length of the licensing process is usually determined by the speed of response from the licensee to requests for information. On average the Restricted License takes approximately 1-2 weeks ...
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Yes, liability insurance is required for a standard license. Please visit this link for further Insurance requirements. We ask that you do not send the certificate until we notify you ...
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To add a new institution to your current SMA license, please submit your request to newschool@smaworks.com . We ask that you provide the following information: • Institution ...
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To add a new product to your current license, please submit your request to newschool@smaworks.com . You may be required to submit a sample of the desired product for review.
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All artwork must be uploaded to J. Patton's Approvals on Demand system for approval. Approvals On Demand (a free service) is SMA’s web based art approval system located here. All licensees ...
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Each approved licensee is required to sign up for an Approvals on Demand account and will be given a Username and password. This will grant licensees access to AOD, which is ...
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Logos On Demand is SMA’s vehicle for the distribution of digital logo files to licensees. Licensees will be given the opportunity to download vector ready images. In order to ...
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SMA will only provide artwork to approved licensees. A black and white printed copy of the artwork will be provided to all licensees at the completion of the licensing ...
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All licensees are required to submit a royalty report on a quarterly basis regardless of whether or not any sales occurred during that period. To download these forms, please visit this ...
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Royalties are calculated by multiplying the royalty rate provided for the institution and the net selling price of the licensed product.
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Yes, a quarterly royalty report is due regardless if any sales occurred during the period.
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Royalty fees apply unless the Institution grants an exemption. All purchases of merchandise bearing an Institution’s verbiage or trademarks, regardless of whether or not the purchase is subject to royalty, must ...
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To assist in identifying unlicensed merchandise SMA requires all licensees to apply the “Officially Licensed Collegiate Products” (OLCP) label. All licensees are required to display the “OLCP” Label on their products ...
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A 1" x 1" OLCP sticker can be purchased from J.Patton. Please visit this link for Labeling , where you can download the OLCP label order form.
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In order to sell approved licensed products to many college bookstores, especially stores managed by Barnes & Noble and Follett Higher Education Group, you must have a vendor number. This number ...



