| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.93 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | April 19, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
EN-15: Trademark Licensing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Sierra
Milosh Data Analysis Office of Sustainability |
Is the institution a member of the Worker Rights Consortium?:
Is the institution a member of the Fair Labor Association? :
A brief description of the institution’s WRC or FLA membership, including the year membership was last established or renewed:
Appalachian State University is an official member of the Workers Rights Consortium as of mid-to-late 2016. http://www.workersrights.org/about/as.asp
ASU was originally a member of the Fair Labor Association but switched a few years ago.
Additionally, Appalachian uses Learfield Licensing Partners (LLP) as its primary licensing agent. The LLP is responsible for enforcing the mission of the Fair Labor Association. Details can be found in the "notes" section of this credit.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
LLP holds a seat on the Fair Labor Associations University Advisory Council and Executive Committee, as well as regularly attending meetings, seminars and industry events covering anti-sweatshop considerations. LLP has also visited several of its client's campuses to participate in educational meetings with students and staff regarding this issue, and has addressed numerous on and off-campus interest groups.
LLP requires all active licensees to describe detailed information regarding manufacturing locations used to produce licensed merchandise. Manufacturers applying for a license are required to disclose the information during the application process. Minimally, LLP requires each licensee to adhere to the code set forth by the Fair Labor Association (FLA).
LLP holds a seat on the Fair Labor Associations University Advisory Council and Executive Committee, as well as regularly attending meetings, seminars and industry events covering anti-sweatshop considerations. LLP has also visited several of its client's campuses to participate in educational meetings with students and staff regarding this issue, and has addressed numerous on and off-campus interest groups.
LLP requires all active licensees to describe detailed information regarding manufacturing locations used to produce licensed merchandise. Manufacturers applying for a license are required to disclose the information during the application process. Minimally, LLP requires each licensee to adhere to the code set forth by the Fair Labor Association (FLA).
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