Sears and Patagonia file suit; plus, we break down what’s behind the latest Supreme Court case that could potentially open the door for “immoral” and “scandalous” marks to gain federal protection…
People
Who’s News: May 2019
April 23, 2019
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Fila, Moose Toys, Best Buy, DHX Media, Premier Lacrosse League, JCPenney, and more…
Royalties
Three-fourths of Royalties Based on Net Wholesale Sales in 2018
April 16, 2019
Three-fourths of the licensing agreements signed in 2018 calculated royalty rates based on net wholesale sales, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey…
Editorial
Trimming the Fat With Fewer Deal (Announcement)s
April 16, 2019
We break down the numbers behind the Deal Sheet going back to 2014. Plus, a sneak peak at a new format for announcing new products available for licensing…
Experiential
Experiential Roundup: Garfield, Scooby-Doo, YooHoo & More
April 16, 2019
Notable initiatives around the world from Mattel/IndyCar, Warner Bros./Monlove, Nickelodeon/Red Cross, Sesame Workshop/Suburbia, Fanatics/NFL, and more…
Royalty Rates
Licensing Execs Report More Minimum Guarantee Commitments
April 8, 2019
Over 80% of licensing executives indicated that they are required to, or require their licensees to, make minimum guaranteed payments in 2018, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey…
Editorial
NBCU, Warner Bros. & Disney Top List of Most-Searched for Companies
April 8, 2019
We’ve broken down the stats to bring you the top 50 companies as ranked by the most searches through TLL’s Licensing Source Book Online…
Experiential
Experiential & Partnerships Roundup: Worldwide
April 8, 2019
Muji launches another hotel, while Peter Rabbit hops into a kid-friendly lodging; Bulu crafts subscription crafts for Crayola; Live Nation launches a Kidz Bop Workshop, and more…
People
Who’s News—April 2019
April 8, 2019
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: The Smiley Co., Komani Digital Ent., CPLG, Trends Intl., and more…
Worldwide
Licensed Retail Sales Flirt With $175 Billion Mark in 2018
April 1, 2019
Global licensed retail sales reached $174.54 billion in 2018, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. At just 1.8% growth, this has been the slowest year TLL has tracked since 2013…