By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a move that would have been unthinkable prior to changes in the laws applying to Name, Image and Likeness licensing, Panini America has signed an NIL agreement with high school quarterback Keisean Henderson. The world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company has signed Henderson to an exclusive, multi-year … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Trading Card Deal With High School Football Star
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RHS Partners With Agriframes on Licensed Zinc Planter Range
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Above ground planters are all the rage these days, and The Royal Horticultural Society is hopping on the trend through a new licensing deal with Agriframes. RHS has partnered with UK garden structures specialist Agriframes to launch a new range of RHS-licensed zinc planters for the domestic market. The collaboration introduces a zinc … [Read more...] about RHS Partners With Agriframes on Licensed Zinc Planter Range
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Adidas Back in the Running With Double Digit Revenue Growth
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The sportswear brand Adidas has completed a dramatic turnaround, boasting double digit growth despite the recent brand meltdown courtesy of former partner Kanye West. Adidas has released preliminary numbers showing revenues reached 6.08 billion euros in Q4, up from 5.97 billion euros the same time last year, an impressive jump of 11 per … [Read more...] about Adidas Back in the Running With Double Digit Revenue Growth
Renault Tasks Poetic With Turbocharging Its Global Brand
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief French auto giant Renault has signed a three-year deal with apparel licensee Poetic Brands for apparel and accessories. Under the agreement, Poetic will design, manufacture and distribute adults’ and children’s apparel and accessories for the European market, celebrating Renault as one of the world's top automotive brands. “The … [Read more...] about Renault Tasks Poetic With Turbocharging Its Global Brand
Don Clemente Inc. Files Suit Over Trademark Infringement of Lotería Game
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: A marketing image from Millennial Loteria shows images similar to those used by Don Clemente Inc., which has now filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement. The Mexican company Don Clemente Inc. has filed a lawsuit against a former licensee, alleging trademark infringement of its historic game Lotería. Don Clemente alleges … [Read more...] about Don Clemente Inc. Files Suit Over Trademark Infringement of Lotería Game
Mergers and Acquisitions: Authentic Brands Buys Majority Share of Guess
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group has just completed another massive acquisition, buying out a majority stake in the intellectual property of fashion brand Guess and taking the company private. Under the agreement, Authentic now owns 51 percent of substantially all Guess intellectual property. Existing Guess shareholders Maurice Marciano, Paul … [Read more...] about Mergers and Acquisitions: Authentic Brands Buys Majority Share of Guess
Corporate Drama: Netflix Sweetens Warner Bros. Deal With All Cash Offer
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery has more twists and turns than a Netflix mystery drama. The latest plot twist sees Netflix staving off a competing but hostile bid from Paramount Skydance by offering an all cash offer to buy out WBD for $82.7 million. Netflix and Warner say the revised agreement simplifies the … [Read more...] about Corporate Drama: Netflix Sweetens Warner Bros. Deal With All Cash Offer
Paladone Expands NBCUniversal License to the United States
TLL Staff The global giftware company Paladone announced the expansion of its licensing agreement with NBC Universal, securing rights to bring its range of trend-led pop culture products to the United States for the first time. Under this expanded agreement, Paladone will develop and distribute a diverse collection of lifestyle and gifting products celebrating beloved NBC … [Read more...] about Paladone Expands NBCUniversal License to the United States
Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Matthew McConaughey (right) in a scene from the film 'Dazed and Confused'. Image credit: Universal Studios. The Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his image and voice, including the famous movie catch phrase "All right, all right, all right." The reason? McConaughey reportedly didn't want people duplicating … [Read more...] about Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”