By Karina Masolova The Kardashian sisters got a pretrial court order barring Haven Beauty from using their names and trademarks—effectively opening the door for new licensees to step in, since the Kardashians want to ultimately terminate their licensing agreement. The Aug. 23 ruling, from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (2Die4Kourt v. Hillair … [Read more...] about What Not to Do: Kardashians Score a Win in Fight Against Licensee
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Deal Sheet — 8/31/2016
Quick Navigate Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. Intl. Properties Available or Recently Assigned Intl. Licenses Recently Granted Archived Deal Sheets Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By Atari Roam Inc.Earphones, headphones Atari Camilla Stærk … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 8/31/2016
6 Trends in Global Entertainment/Character Licensing
By Glenn S. Demby, Esq. Worldwide retail sales of licensed merchandise based on entertainment/character properties totaled $28.7 billion in 2015, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. For the second year in a row, entertainment/character was the fastest growing property type—outdoing 2014's 4.8% increase with even more impressive growth of 6.3%. Here's a look at … [Read more...] about 6 Trends in Global Entertainment/Character Licensing
Disney Dresses Up with Fashion
If you think Disney licensing is all about mass merchant toys and T-shirts, think again. Fast fashion retailer Forever 21 this week rolls out a limited-edition Disney Pixar capsule collection of women's, men's and kids's clothing and accessories that feature character portraits of Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Dory, Nemo, Mike Wazowski and others along with phrases that play off the … [Read more...] about Disney Dresses Up with Fashion
Licensed Consumer Electronics Up 3.5% in the U.S./Canada
According to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey, U.S./Canada retail sales of licensed consumer electronics merchandise grew 3.5% to $5.41 billion in 2015. Although it makes up only 5.2% in market share, the category is one of the most stable we track—and has been trending upwards for the last 10 years. While most electronics licensing historically emerged from the … [Read more...] about Licensed Consumer Electronics Up 3.5% in the U.S./Canada
M&A & Expansions
Coty has plans to divest or discontinue licensed lines representing 6-8% of its net revenue—a significant portion of these will be in the fragrance area. As part of Coty’s deal to buy 41 P&G beauty brands in October, the company will take over Hugo Boss and Gucci, among other licenses, which it plans to hone its focus on. William Morris Endeavor acquires Rabineau Wachter … [Read more...] about M&A & Expansions
Deal Sheet — 8/24/2016
Quick Navigate Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. Intl. Properties Available or Recently Assigned Intl. Licenses Recently Granted Archived Deal Sheets Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By Alien Titan Publishing/Titan Entertainment*Coloring books … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 8/24/2016
Publishing Up 1% in the U.S./Canada; Steady Growth Worldwide
Retail sales of publishing-based licensed merchandise grew 1.0% to reach $4.51 billion in retail sales in the U.S./Canada—the highest since the category peaked in 2008 at $4.53 billion. Although 2015 growth is less than the previous year’s (1.6%), the category is steadily recovering from the dip observed from 2008–2010 and laconic growth in subsequent years (under 1.0%). The … [Read more...] about Publishing Up 1% in the U.S./Canada; Steady Growth Worldwide
Pokémon, Rio2016 Merchandise Ride Summer Sales Wave
The pop culture and sports events of the summer have created a groundswell of demand for related licensed merchandise. According to reports, Pokémon-related merchandise sales built through July and could be on track to remain high through the holiday season. Meanwhile, retailers selling Rio2016 merchandise are winning gold, several of them recently told Forbes. Pokémon Go … [Read more...] about Pokémon, Rio2016 Merchandise Ride Summer Sales Wave
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private equity company KKR is considering a bid for eOne after the company rejected a takeover bid from ITV. The Sunday Times named other potential suitors as ProSieben and Vivendi, as well as the potential for ITV to increase its offer. Walmart will buy Jet.com and its Hayneedle home furnishings subsidiary by yearend for approximately $3 billion in cash. Spin Master acquires … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions