Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in most cases. Exceptions are made for products created at the request of the University for its own use, such as authorized work or sport uniforms, trophies, plaques or other purely ceremonial products awarded to individuals to recognize their academic, extra-curricular or work achievement. For more detail, see License Requirements. To see the list of approved York licensees, click here.
The Licensing Program is administered by the Office of the Counsel through the Licensing Board and a Licensing Program Coordinator.
Click on Licensees on the top menu for the steps to follow in applying for a license.
The Licensing Program generates funds through royalties paid by approved York licensees. Funds have been allocated to support student projects and activities, to enhance the student life of York’s campuses, and to promote York University, its names and marks. The program has provided funding to benefit numerous York initiatives over the years, including:
- Annual Sports & Recreation Bursaries
- York Youth Connection Camp
- Red & White Days
- York University Common Lighting Project
- YorkWise Program
- Vanier Green Basketball Court
- Accolade Building Student Lounge
- 50 Commemorative York 50th Anniversary Benches
- My Time Campaign
- Annual campus give-away initiatives – mugs, screen wipes, mints, pencils and other items