Welcome

The Office of Business Contracts and Brand Protection (BCBP) oversees business contracts for the Berkeley campus and provides guidance on trademarks and intellectual property. Core to our values is conducting our operations in a socially responsible manner to further the University's mission of teaching, research and public service.

Business Contracts

Contracting At Berkeley

Decision Support Tool

A tool to help you determine the appropriate contract office to process your request

Contracting Guide

A guide to creating, amending, executing and terminating contracts on the Berkeley campus

Business Contract Management System

Access BCMS, training guides, and other information

Brand Protection

Protecting The Brand

Decision Support Tool

Learn about the types of requests we process and what other offices might be involved

Request Permission

Request permission to use the University’s name, trademarks, logos, or landmark representations

Report Misuse

Report unauthorized use of the University's name or other trademarks

Business Contracts FAQ

Brand Protection FAQ

What We Do

The Office of Business Contracts and Brand Protection (BCBP) has the delegated authority to execute a wide variety of business contracts on behalf of the Berkeley campus, to authorize appropriate uses of the campus’ name and trademarks, and to protect the brand and enforce compliance with law and University policies.

  • BCBP cannot process agreements or contracts related to:
    • Purchase of goods or services by the University;
    • Research activities for federal, state and non-profit sponsored projects;
    • Research activities with industry and material transfers; or
    • Construction-related activities; or
    • Gifts or Donations
  • The contracting offices that have the authority to enter into these types of agreements on behalf of the University are:
    • Supply Chain Management/Procurement;
    • Sponsored Projects Office (SPO)
    • Intellectual Property & Industry Alliance Office (IPIRA)
    • Capital Strategies
    • University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR)

If you would like to see information relating to the Business Contracts processing, please go here.

If you are looking for information regarding our Brand Protection activities, please go here.