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...Nike’s human rights abuses are numerous and documented,” McKean said. “And Harvard itself has documented human rights abuses that take place in factories that already produce Harvard apparel. Clearly a contract with Nike is not a step towards solving problems that exist in these factories...
According to Scully, “extensive discussions” between Nike and the office of the General Counsel ensued after issues of sweatshops and labor conditions arose during the license application process. He said the University was ultimately satisfied with the corporation’s labor policies...
...Nike has agreed to put athletic retail apparel in the Coop, but that’s very different than the athletic apparel worn by teams representing the University,” Scalese said...
...fact that the Coop chose Nike has little bearing on what anyone else decides to do,” Scalise said. “There’s been no phone calls to my office from Nike about this...
...hundreds of companies to license the Harvard name and shield, Nike is bound to a standard trademark license agreement that requires the company to pay $125 in annual administrative fees, advance royalty ranging from $100 to $1,000, royalty rates of 7.5% wholesale and 3.75% retail, and to submit quarterly royalty reports. In addition, Nike submitted artwork designs as well as a list of products as part of its application process last summer, and the trademark office reserves the right to review and refuse designs they deem to be inappropriate for the trademark name. Nike will be selling its products...