By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymaker Mattel was sued this week by a mother for mistakenly putting a link to a porn site on the packaging for its Wicked line of dolls. The inclusion of the link was clearly an honest error on the part of Mattel, as the link for the Wicked Movie (wickedmovie.com) was very similar to that of the porn site. However, South Carolina mom … [Read more...] about Angry Mom Sues Mattel For Porn Link on Wicked Doll Package
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SNAX-Sational and Smuckers Unveil PB&J-Flavored Popcorn Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter SNAX-Sational Brands’ premiere popcorn brand has just introduced peanut butter and jam (PB&J) versions of its popular POP line of popcorn snacks. The new products feature two of America's favorite food products, those being Smuckers jellies and JIF peanut butter. the line is a partnership between SNAX-Sational and J.M. Smucker, … [Read more...] about SNAX-Sational and Smuckers Unveil PB&J-Flavored Popcorn Line
Feds Seize 3,000 Counterfeit Gibson Guitars Worth $19 Million
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Federal officials say they have seized thousands of counterfeit Gibson electric guitars at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport. Officials involved in the operation says it is the "largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record." The operation was conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, assisted by Homeland … [Read more...] about Feds Seize 3,000 Counterfeit Gibson Guitars Worth $19 Million
Cuesta Licensing Partners With Mah Melanin on Culturally Inspired Products
Boutique Licensing Agency Cuesta Joins Forces with Trailblazing Lifestyle Brand to Expand Representation Across New Product Categories TLL Staff Cuesta Licensing, a boutique agency renowned for fostering partnerships that celebrate creativity and cultural representation, is proud to announce its new collaboration with Mah Melanin, the pioneering Black-owned lifestyle brand … [Read more...] about Cuesta Licensing Partners With Mah Melanin on Culturally Inspired Products
Popeye Teams Up with FORCE BLUE to Champion Conservation Missions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features has launched a partnership with Force Blue that names Popeye the Sailor Man as the mascot for the organization's Tour of Duty campaign. As Force Blue's officially licensed spokescharacter, Popeye will serve alongside a team of marine scientists, environmental advocates and Special Operations veterans on a long-term ocean … [Read more...] about Popeye Teams Up with FORCE BLUE to Champion Conservation Missions
Gibson Issues Cease and Desist Against Trump Guitars
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief US voters liked Donald Trump to elect him as the next president of the United States, but some licensors are not as fond of POTUS 47, thanks to a variety of copyright issues. This time the case involves the 130-year-old Gibson guitar company, which has issued a cease and desist order against Trump Guitars, the company behind a line of … [Read more...] about Gibson Issues Cease and Desist Against Trump Guitars
Luxe Launches First Fragrance for Khloé Kardashian
TLL Staff Khloé Kardashian has entered the fragrance industry with the launch of her first signature scent, XO Khloé. The new fragrance was created in collaboration with Luxe Brands. It debuted in late November at Harrods in the UK and will launch in the U.S. on December 1, exclusively at Ulta Beauty. Described as a deeply personal project, XO Khloé was … [Read more...] about Luxe Launches First Fragrance for Khloé Kardashian
Samsung Boosts Gamer Adoption Through New Platform
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Samsung Electronics has just launched a new platform that is boosting mobile game adoption rates by an astounding 1,000%. Anyone who has designed and/or published mobile games or software knows that the first big hurdle to get over is just getting someone to dowload and try out your app. What Samsung has done is create a cloud … [Read more...] about Samsung Boosts Gamer Adoption Through New Platform
Penn State Wins ‘Historic’ Victory in Trademark Case
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A jury has found that online retailer Vintage Brand infringed on trademarks for Pennsylvania State University, by selling unlicensed merchandise with "historic" images. Penn State had sued Vintage Brand, as well as Prep Sportswear and their founder, Chad Hartvigson. The university alleged the defendants infringed on the Penn State … [Read more...] about Penn State Wins ‘Historic’ Victory in Trademark Case
Pizza Hut Launches Limited-Edition Tomato Wine with Irvine’s Just Beyond Paradise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pizza Hut has launched a limited-edition tomato wine to pair with its classic pizza menu in partnership with Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise winery. Crafted at Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise winery in Kansas, Tomato Wine by Pizza Hut offers an aromatic blend of fresh herbs and spices with notes of sun-ripened tomato and toasted oak. The … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut Launches Limited-Edition Tomato Wine with Irvine’s Just Beyond Paradise