The Licensing Letter

Trademarks/Brands

Licensing Agencies: Brand Liaison Creating a Buzz For Me & The Bees

Me & the Bees Lemonade, which secured a deal from Shark Tank's Daymond John, has signed with Brand Liaison for licensing representation. Me & The Bees was created by teen social entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer when she was just four years old, after learning about how bees were in decline, and also about the natural healthy benefits of honey. The certified minority-owned … [Read more...] about Licensing Agencies: Brand Liaison Creating a Buzz For Me & The Bees

Earthbound Brokers Delicious Deal Between Girl Scouts and Jack In The Box

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Missing your Girl Scout Cookies already? The good news is the flavor of Girl Scout Cookies can now be found in a new milkshake at Jack in the Box, thanks to a deal brokered by Earthbound Brands. While you're waiting for the next Girl Scout cookie season, you can indulge in the brownie + caramel delight that is the Adventurefuls Shake, … [Read more...] about Earthbound Brokers Delicious Deal Between Girl Scouts and Jack In The Box

Trademark Licensing: Nails.INC Launches Cheesy Product Line With Velveeta

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Everyone's heard of chicken fingers, but cheese fingers? That's now a thing, as the Kraft Heinz brand VELVEETA launched its first nail polish collection in partnership with Nails.INC. And there's more to the product than just color and branding, as the VELVEETA Pinkies Out Polish also carries a delicious, cheesy scent. Pinkies Out includes … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: Nails.INC Launches Cheesy Product Line With Velveeta

Motorsports Licensing: Monster Jam Launches Monster Truck Animated Series

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Feld Entertainment has announced its new licensed animation project, Monster Jam Adventures: Animated Shorts, which will air on YouTube. Feld Entertainment is a global producer and presenter of live touring family entertainment experiences. Across its brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 … [Read more...] about Motorsports Licensing: Monster Jam Launches Monster Truck Animated Series

Sustainable Licensing: Husqvarna Expands Its Power For All Partnership

The equipment giant Husqvarna is expanding a deal with Bosch that increases convenience for consumers buying battery-powered tools. Husqvarna Group’s largest division, Husqvarna Forest & Garden, is now joining the Power for All Alliance with selected products. The alliance, founded by Bosch and Husqvarna Group through its Gardena division in 2020, is one of the world´s … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Husqvarna Expands Its Power For All Partnership

Surge Brands Making Waves With Cigarette Boat Licensing Program

The renowned Cigarette Racing Team is looking for a surge in licensing deals, and has aptly chosen Surge Brands for the job. Surge Brands says it is partnering with the world's top offshore racing organization, Cigarette Racing Team, to develop a sophisticated global lifestyle retail program based on the high-powered, luxury performance powerboat. “We are launching our iconic … [Read more...] about Surge Brands Making Waves With Cigarette Boat Licensing Program

Commentary: Why You Should Target Games For Your Intellectual Property

Commentary: Why You Should Target Games For Your IP at Licensing Expo 2022 Featured Content From Layer Licensing Licensing Expo is a fantastic event to find new licensing opportunities for your IP. Licensing professionals from more than 70 countries came together in Las Vegas at the end of May in search of potential partners to buddy up with—though, it’s easy to overlook … [Read more...] about Commentary: Why You Should Target Games For Your Intellectual Property

CAA Adds Some Vroom to McLaren’s Global Licensing Program

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter CAA Brand Management has been appointed by luxury car manufacturer, McLaren Automotive, to support its global consumer product licensing and brand extension program. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, CAA Brand Management will assist McLaren in extending its consumer products programs into new territories, with a primary focus on … [Read more...] about CAA Adds Some Vroom to McLaren’s Global Licensing Program

Wedding Woes: Elvis Leaves the Chapel in Licensing Spat

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Elvis might not be leaving the building, but he is leaving the chapel, leaving Las Vegas' billion dollar wedding business all shook up. Authentic Brands Group warned Las Vegas chapels of legal action should they continue holding Elvis-themed weddings. “This couldn’t hit at a worse time; it’s not a good thing,” said Clark County Clerk Lynn … [Read more...] about Wedding Woes: Elvis Leaves the Chapel in Licensing Spat