Puma comes under fire from In-N-Out Burger while Addidas can’t shake a suit, the Organic Trade Association fights fraud, Gymboree’s assets are snapped up, and GMM and Hearst reveal their plans for Defy Media’s brands…
Online
Digital Deets: Retail, Social & Gaming Updates
March 4, 2019
What you need to know from ecommerce, egaming, and internet-related news. Featuring Amazon, Rovio/Sprint, pocket.watch, YouTube, TikTok, and more…
Licensing Law
Legal Updates: Netflix/Chooseco, Rihanna, Sears & More
January 21, 2019
The latest in trademark-based lawsuits and unique registrations, as well as some updates on retailers going through bankruptcy…
Business
M&A & CSR
January 7, 2019
We wrap up some of the biggest moves to impact business in 2019 and highlight those who are particularly good and doing good—Apple, IOC, Alibaba, Sesame Workshop, ABG, eOne, NASCAR, and more…
Business
M&A & Legal: Fashion, Trade & Counterfeit
January 7, 2019
Marquee and VF serve up fashion updates, Alibaba expands its eWTP, Malaysia’s 20th Century Fox World comes to LA, the U.S. Soccer Foundation goes against the USSF, and more…
Guest Op-Ed
Pioneering a Fresh Approach to IP Rights in China
September 24, 2018
Landmark Western cultural institutions are increasing their presence in the Middle Country. In this Guest OpEd, Alfilo Brands CEO Yizan He discusses the wave of companies pioneering a new approach to IP rights in China…
Legal Watch
Legal Watch: Sporting Goods & Apparel; Toys & Games
September 4, 2018
Sports lifestyle brands Adidas, Crossfit, Reebok, Nike, and Under Armour made news this week; plus, a look back on TRU and eOne wins in China…
Business
Roundup: M&A & Legal
August 21, 2018
Hasbro and DC settle their Bumblebee suit, LaLiga comes to (North) America, Thunderbird goes public, and publishers Bongo House and New York Magazine are shaken…
Licensing Law
Retail & Legal Tracker
May 18, 2018
U.S. retailers are stocking up, Peanuts is at home in Japan, TRU adds $180 million in toy sales, Burberry and Stan Lee go to court, and more…
Licensing Law
Counterfeit Goods & China
May 7, 2018
Christian Dior and MGA Entertainment score legal wins against counterfeit goods in China, and a new study reveals the four types of consumers of these goods…