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Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian government and Google have just reached a landmark agreement that will see the search giant paying for news content. Canadian media outlets, including CBC News, are reporting today that Google and the federal government have resolved their dispute over the Online News Act, according to sources. CBC reports … [Read more...] about Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content

Two Men Arrested As Feds Seize $1 Billion in Counterfeit Designer Goods

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Federal prosecutors arrested two men Nov. 15 in what they say was the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history. The investigators seized more than 200,000 counterfeit handbags, clothes and other luxury items worth $1.03 billion. The indictments of Adama Sow and Abdulaj Jalloh were unsealed, … [Read more...] about Two Men Arrested As Feds Seize $1 Billion in Counterfeit Designer Goods

Technology: Licensing Marketplace BIP Rebrands As Negosh.com

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The licensing tech company BIP has rebranded as Negosh.com to better reflect its role in the marketplace. The name change comes as Negosh is also introducing new functionality and online tools to better help its users "secure impactful deals," the company says. “Negosh.com is the next generation in licensing, bringing forth a suite of new … [Read more...] about Technology: Licensing Marketplace BIP Rebrands As Negosh.com

JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand

Leader in Brand Protection Showing Off New Licensing Management System at BLE By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In the world of licensing, nothing is more important than protecting your brand. But according to Franco Diaz (at right in above photo, with VP Pete Reyes) of the brand protection technology manufacturer JPatton, many brand owners don’t invest in brand … [Read more...] about JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand

Special Report: TikTok Shop Takes Shoppers ‘From Content to Cart’

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a saying in the media that argues, "content is king." According to the social media giant TikTok, that saying may also apply to retail. On Sept. 12, TikTok released a statement that promises to change the world of retail and advertising forever, while sending chills down the spines of retail giants like Walmart and Amazon. It will … [Read more...] about Special Report: TikTok Shop Takes Shoppers ‘From Content to Cart’

Feature: Is BIP Marketplace the Future of Licensing?

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The online licensing marketplace BIP could well be showing us the future of licensing, with more than 50 licensing deals logged to date. BIP is an online platform that helps licensors and licensees find each other, acting essentially as a matchmaker for the industry. The BIP licensing hub also features several tools that help in the deal … [Read more...] about Feature: Is BIP Marketplace the Future of Licensing?

Sarah Silverman Suing ChatGPT Creator for Copyright Infringement

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief (Sarah Silverman photo by Gage Skidmore) Comedian Sarah Silverman says copyright infringement by artificial intelligence bots is no laughing matter, as she sues Open AI and Meta. Silverman is one of three people filing the lawsuits charging that AI bots were trained on their work without their permission, resulting in AI … [Read more...] about Sarah Silverman Suing ChatGPT Creator for Copyright Infringement

JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand

Visit the JPatton booth A180 this year at Licensing Expo. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In the world of licensing, nothing is more important than protecting your brand. But according to Franco Diaz of the brand protection technology manufacturer JPatton, many brand owners don’t invest in brand protection, only to pay for it later in terms of reputational damage, … [Read more...] about JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand

Expo: Finalists Announced for Licensing Excellence Awards

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has officially announced its full list of finalists for the upcoming 2023 Excellence Awards. This year’s Excellence Awards features 201 finalists in 30 categories. The finalists were chosen from more than 850 submissions which were reviewed by a panel of 200 judges from 20 countries across the globe. Several … [Read more...] about Expo: Finalists Announced for Licensing Excellence Awards

Analysis: US Government Defines Copyright Protection for AI-Created Works

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The US Copyright Office says works created with the help of artificial intelligence may be copyrighted, in a policy with major implications for the licensing industry.  From now on, all copyright applicants are legally required to disclose when their work includes AI-generated material. As well, any previously filed application that … [Read more...] about Analysis: US Government Defines Copyright Protection for AI-Created Works