By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The veteran legal and licensing expert Marc Schwartz was welcomed to the board of the Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE). Schwartz is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Bob Mackie Design Group, famous as the designer for the brightest stars in Hollywood and beyond. Mackie was also the costume … [Read more...] about Marc Schwartz of Bob Mackie Design Elected to Board of SPLiCE
Non-profits
Dukal Partners With Operation: Hat Trick To Support Veterans
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Operation: Hat Trick is teaming up with healthcare product manufacturer Dukal for a line of licensed bandages to support war veterans. Founded in 2007 by Dot Sheehan, Operation: Hat Trick is an American non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to wounded veterans through the sale of branded merchandise and products. Since 2014, … [Read more...] about Dukal Partners With Operation: Hat Trick To Support Veterans
Paddington Bear Extends Partnership With UNICEF
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Paddington Bear brand is continuing its licensing agreement with the non-profit charity organization, UNICEF. Originally created by Michael Bond in 1958, the Paddington Bear franchise is currently owned by the film production company, StudioCanal. The brands' partnership with UNICEF includes educational fundraising products for the … [Read more...] about Paddington Bear Extends Partnership With UNICEF
Earthbound Brokers Delicious Deal With Girl Scouts and Stacy’s Pita Chips
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Stacy's Pita Chips is launching a delicious partnership with Girl Scouts to help empower young girls in the US. Stacy's is a woman-founded company that grew from a single sandwich cart to a popular, nationwide food brand. Today, Stacy's Pita Chips is in important part of the $19 billion Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo, but the company has … [Read more...] about Earthbound Brokers Delicious Deal With Girl Scouts and Stacy’s Pita Chips
Royal Mail Issues New Stamps That Are More Than Meets The Eye
Britain's Royal Mail is launching 13 stamps to celebrate the British contribution to the Transformers franchise from Hasbro. The Royal Mail says the main set of eight stamp designs are produced in pairs and feature original illustrations of Transformers Autobots and Decepticons locked in a battle, in a retro, "Generation 1 style" from the 1980s. Characters featured on the … [Read more...] about Royal Mail Issues New Stamps That Are More Than Meets The Eye
Ancient City of Dunhuang Depicted in Clash of Kings
The Chinese video game Clash of Kings has reached a "landmark licensing agreement" with Dunhuang Inspiration; part of the Dunhuang Culture & Tourism Group. The two-year deal, brokered by art and cultural IP specialist ARTiSTORY, gives Clash of Kings exclusive access to the historic assets, artworks and location-based resources of Dunhuang: a historic city, and UNESCO … [Read more...] about Ancient City of Dunhuang Depicted in Clash of Kings
Licensing Tech: U of Massachusetts Latest to Adopt BrandComply College
Licensing software company Octane5 says the University of Massachusetts is the latest to adopt its BrandComply College licensing platform. The company developed BrandComply College to meet the specialized needs of universities and colleges dealing with unique licensing issues. The software is similar to the standard BrandComply product, with added features to meet the specific … [Read more...] about Licensing Tech: U of Massachusetts Latest to Adopt BrandComply College
Transport for London Partners With Footwear Designer Kurt Geiger
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kurt Geiger London has joined forces with Transport for London to launch a new collaborative collection of bags and accessories. “As two brands both born in London, it is great to see Kurt Geiger use our iconic assets in such a creative way," said Ellen Sankey, TfL’s Brand Licensing Manager. "We both share a dedication to high quality design … [Read more...] about Transport for London Partners With Footwear Designer Kurt Geiger
Cultural Licensing: British Library Extending Licensing Program to China
China will now have access to The British Library's unmatched collection of documents, thanks to a deal brokered by the cultural licensing agency ARTiSTORY. The agency recently signed a multi-year agreement with The British Library to work on IP licensing in the Greater China market. The British Library is the UK's national library and possesses the world’s most comprehensive … [Read more...] about Cultural Licensing: British Library Extending Licensing Program to China
Character Licensing: Horrid Henry and Madlug Team Up to Help Children in Care
The UK's popular Horrid Henry cartoon is loaning its brand to social organization Madlug to help "care experienced children." That phrase in the UK refers to children in care, which may be under a Compulsory Supervision Order at home, or in a foster home situation. Brand owner Novel Entertainment says it's teaming up with Madlug "to support the company’s mission to raise … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Horrid Henry and Madlug Team Up to Help Children in Care