By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief An unpublished manuscript and cover sketch by Theodore 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel has been discovered in a university library. In the licensing and literary equivalent of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Dr. Seuss Enterprises says the manuscript was found in the archives of UC San Diego’s Geisel Library. It will now be published by Random … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Dr. Seuss Book to be Published in 2026
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Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Promotes Mike Lancaster to Senior Counsel
TLL Staff Dr. Seuss Enterprises says it has promoted Mike Lancaster to become the company's Senior Corporate Counsel. In this critical role for the Dr. Seuss brand, Lancaster will continue to lead the company’s legal department, providing strategic counsel across key corporate initiatives and daily operations. “Being part of the team that stewards such a beloved and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Promotes Mike Lancaster to Senior Counsel
Arthur Conan Doyle Estate Names Renaissance as North American Licensing Rep
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In licensing terms, as Sherlock Holmes might say, the game is afoot, as the Estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has appointed Renaissance Licensing as its exclusive licensing representative for North America. Under the new partnership, Renaissance Licensing will become the Watson to Conan Doyle's famed detective character Sherlock Holmes, as … [Read more...] about Arthur Conan Doyle Estate Names Renaissance as North American Licensing Rep
AI Firm Anthropic Pays $1.5 Billion in Largest Ever Copyright Settlement
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The artificial intelligence developer Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle claims that it downloaded millions of pirated books to train its large language models (LLMs). Attorneys and legal experts say the settlement is the largest copyright settlement in U.S. history, even though one important aspect of the plaintiff's case … [Read more...] about AI Firm Anthropic Pays $1.5 Billion in Largest Ever Copyright Settlement
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Enterprises Promotes Ellie Terveen to Executive VP
TLL Staff Dr. Seuss Enterprises has announced the promotion of Ellie Terveen to Executive Vice President, Operations, as the company continues its recent expansion. Dr. Seuss has reported rapid growth in recent years across the categories of publishing, consumer products, education, and entertainment. In her new role, Terveen will lead strategic financial planning, oversee IT … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Enterprises Promotes Ellie Terveen to Executive VP
GOSH Charity Brings Neverland to Life with RG Live and Culture Creative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter GOSH Charity has partnered with RG Live and Culture Creative to create additional licensed Neverland trails based on JM Barrie’s Peter Pan. Through the renewed partnership, RG Live and Culture Creative will develop and manage a range of immersive indoor and outdoor trails across the UK, Europe and territories around the … [Read more...] about GOSH Charity Brings Neverland to Life with RG Live and Culture Creative
Sarah J. Maas Appoints IMG Licensing to Represent her Fantasy Novel Portfolio
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sarah J. Maas has named IMG Licensing as the exclusive consumer products representative for her fantasy novel franchises. Under the terms of the multi-year deal, IMG Licensing will develop and manage a comprehensive licensing program that spans the author's entire fictional universe. This includes popular romantic fantasy book … [Read more...] about Sarah J. Maas Appoints IMG Licensing to Represent her Fantasy Novel Portfolio
Penguin Ventures Names WildBrain CPLG as Peter Rabbit’s North American Representative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Ventures has appointed WildBrain CPLG as The World of Peter Rabbit's North American licensing representative. Under the terms of the agreement, WildBrain CPLG will manage the rights to the literary franchise's licensing program across merchandise, promotions, digital media and live experiences. Launching ahead of two … [Read more...] about Penguin Ventures Names WildBrain CPLG as Peter Rabbit’s North American Representative
Taiwan Expands Global Licensing Presence at Bologna Children’s Book Fair
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The country of Taiwan is actively working to increase its role in the global licensing industry, including its first-ever showing at the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids (BLTF/K). As the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) continues to evolve into a cross-sector rights hub, Taiwan is leveraging the event to introduce its own various … [Read more...] about Taiwan Expands Global Licensing Presence at Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Union Square to Release Licensed Books Based On Mo Willems’ Characters
TLL Staff Hidden Pigeon Company has extended its partnership with Union Square & Co. to develop licensed books featuring Mo Willems’ beloved characters. Hidden Pigeon (HPC) was co-founded by Willems, who is a bestselling children’s book author. The new 10-year agreement expands their collaboration and will introduce a variety of new titles for the Union Square Kids … [Read more...] about Union Square to Release Licensed Books Based On Mo Willems’ Characters