Tag Licensing

A taste of vision: Device translates from camera to brain, via the tongue

July 6, 2016

The device, patented almost 20 years ago by a visionary UW doctor, is now on the market after a long campaign by the company he founded. Read More

UW merchandise royalties climb 10 percent in 2014-15

September 1, 2015

Propelled by the Badger men’s basketball team second consecutive push to the NCAA Final Four last spring, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s royalties from the sale of licensed merchandise rose 10 percent in 2014-15, exceeding $3.8 million. Read More

UW pursues improvements for Bangladeshi workers

April 23, 2014

Ahead of the April 24 one-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering support to an international effort at improving working conditions in the country. Read More

UW-Madison initiates new effort on Bangladesh worker safety

March 14, 2014

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will require all of its licensees that source, produce or purchase goods in Bangladesh to sign and comply with the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh for the production of UW goods. Read More

UW-Madison statement regarding dismissal of adidas suit

June 3, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against adidas seeking declaratory relief over the company’s obligation to pay severance to Indonesian factory workers. The university’s decision is based on the results of the settlement agreement reached last month between adidas and the labor union representing the PT Kizone. Read More

Ward response to UWMAD@Palermo’s Coalition

May 10, 2013

Chancellor David Ward sent the letter below on May 8, 2013 in response to the UWMAD@Palermo's Coalition. Read More

Statement of Interim Chancellor David Ward on Palermo’s Pizza

April 29, 2013

Interim Chancellor David Ward released the following statement on Monday, April 29 to respond to student requests that he cut ties with Palermo's Pizza. Read More

Ward statement on possible resolution of adidas Indonesia issue

April 23, 2013

Interim Chancellor David Ward issued the following statement in response to reports from the Workers’ Rights Consortium of a possible settlement between adidas and Indonesian workers. Read More

Ward update to governance groups on Palermo’s Pizza issue

February 7, 2013

The following letter was sent on Thursday, Feb. 7 from Interim Chancellor David Ward to the University Committee, the Academic Staff Executive Committee, the Associated Students of Madison and the Labor Licensing Policy Committee. Read More

Sales of UW merchandise smash record, help financial aid

December 28, 2012

As you pull on your jersey or take a sip from your favorite UW mug in preparation for the 2013 Rose Bowl, remember every Bucky Badger and Motion W has a grand purpose: real need-based financial aid for UW–Madison students. Read More

Statement from Interim Chancellor Ward on Palermo’s Pizza issue

November 14, 2012

In recent weeks, there has been considerable discussion regarding a labor dispute between Palermo’s Pizza and some of its former workers. Read More

UW-Madison addresses adidas-Indonesia issues

February 14, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will enter into a period of mediation with adidas Group in an effort to resolve an ongoing dispute over the apparel firm’s obligations to former workers at a factory in Indonesia. The factory was owned by an adidas subcontractor. Read More

Interim chancellor’s memo to the Labor Licensing Policy Committee

February 3, 2012

Here is a memo from Interim Chancellor David Ward to the Labor Licensing Policy Committee in response to a new statement from adidas on the PT Kizone factory situation. Read More

Interim chancellor’s statement on WRC report

January 19, 2012

Here is a statement from Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding adidas and a new report from the Worker Rights Consortium about the PT Kizone factory. Read More

UW-Madison to gather information on Indonesian factory issue

December 2, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is responding to alleged worker rights abuses at a former adidas Group subcontractor in Curug, Indonesia. Read More

Socially conscious UW apparel available at University Book Store

November 17, 2010

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, members of the campus community, parents and alumni have a brand new way to support the University of Wisconsin–Madison while also making a major difference in the lives of apparel workers in the Dominican Republic. Read More

UW-Madison applauds Nike response on Honduran factories

July 26, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's decision to end its licensing agreement with Nike over the treatment of Honduran factory workers has had a major, positive impact. Read More

UW-Madison to end Nike licensing relationship

April 9, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will end its licensing agreement with Nike as a result of the company's failure to adequately address the problems caused by the closing of two Honduran factories. Read More

UW-Madison addresses Nike-Honduras issues

December 4, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin is asking Nike to act during the next four months to remedy troubling reports of workers' rights abuses at the factories of two of the company’s subcontractors in Honduras. Read More

Workshop to explore global labor standards

October 19, 2009

During the past decade, efforts to improve labor standards in global supply chains have focused on encouraging retailers and manufacturing firms to adopt private voluntary codes of conduct monitored by professional auditors and non-governmental organizations. Read More