By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Advanced artificial intelligence programs from companies like Aquifer Motion are allowing fictional characters to engage directly with their fans, ushering in a new type of licensing. TLL first covered Aquifer Motion in October last year when the company signed a deal with licensor Cloudco Entertainment to create personalized messages for … [Read more...] about Aquifer Motion Uses AI to Allow Characters to Engage With Fans
Falcon’s Beyond to Create Location-Based Attractions for Hershey’s
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Beyond Global has signed a licensing agreement with The Hershey Company to create location-based attractions based on Hershey's brand portfolio. Hershey's is a multinational snack and confectionary company that owns the rights to more than 100 culinary brands in approximately 80 countries worldwide. The company's IP portfolio … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond to Create Location-Based Attractions for Hershey’s
Blonde Sheep Wins Licensing Contract With Famed Thyssen Bornemisza Museum
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Blonde Sheep Licensing has been named the official global master licensee for the Thyssen Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 2015, Blonde Sheep is a global licensing agency and consultancy service that specializes in connecting brands with manufacturers and retailers to bring high-quality consumer products to … [Read more...] about Blonde Sheep Wins Licensing Contract With Famed Thyssen Bornemisza Museum
Furby Fashion Only in Canada, You Say? Pity.
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian fan fashion house Cakeworthy and Hasbro have released a new collection inspired by the 1990s toy sensation Furby. If you're of a certain age and had kids in the 1990s, you may recall the phenomenal Furby craze that swept North America. Furby was an early companion toy for kids that spoke, danced around, and generally interacted … [Read more...] about Furby Fashion Only in Canada, You Say? Pity.
Nike and Tiger Woods End Historic 27-Year Partnership
By Gary SymonsTLL Editor in Chief Golf legend Tiger Woods and Nike have ended their historic, half-billion dollar partnership after 27 years. The storied golfer broke barriers when he signed a $40 million contract with Nike that, at the time, many people thought was massively overvalued. But neither Nike nor Woods thought so, and over the years that partnership became … [Read more...] about Nike and Tiger Woods End Historic 27-Year Partnership
Forever 21 Launches Fashion Collection Based on Rebel Moon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Forever 21 has launched a limited-edition fashion collection based on the sci-fi fantasy film, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire. “We are thrilled to be working with our partners at Netflix to introduce a true high fashion collection inspired by the aesthetics, artwork and costumes of Rebel Moon, their biggest release to date,” said … [Read more...] about Forever 21 Launches Fashion Collection Based on Rebel Moon
Tommy Bahamas Bags Licensing Deal With Concept One
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tommy Bahama has signed a licensing agreement with Concept One Accessories for a collection of branded handbags, small leather goods and luggage. Tommy Bahama is a relaxed island lifestyle brand that offers men’s and women’s sportswear, swimwear, accessories, and home furnishings. The Tommy Bahama lifestyle brand is part of the larger … [Read more...] about Tommy Bahamas Bags Licensing Deal With Concept One
IMG a Good Fit As New Licensing Agency For Tetris
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Tetris Company has appointed IMG as its international licensing representative for merchandise ahead of the Tetris gaming brand's fortieth anniversary this year. The amended agreement extends The Tetris Company and IMG's existing licensing partnership in Asia and Brazil to include additional regions across North America and … [Read more...] about IMG a Good Fit As New Licensing Agency For Tetris
Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Flash Gordon just turned 90-years-young, but the cartoon and film character is hotter than ever in the licensing world, with a new film coming out from director Taika Waititi. The New Zealand-born director first rose to fame through the hilarious series vampire comedy 'What We Do In The Shadows, and is now best known for his work on … [Read more...] about Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
Arc’teryx Wins Injunction Over Adidas’ Terrex Store in Vancouver
Judge Cites Store Location on Same Block as Aggravating Factor By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian outdoor company Arc'teryx just won a temporary injunction barring Adidas from using the name 'Terrex' on its flagship store in Vancouver. In what the judge in the case described as a "David vs. Goliath" battle over trademark infringement, the Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Arc’teryx Wins Injunction Over Adidas’ Terrex Store in Vancouver