The right of publicity comes from state rather than federal law—via statute or common law and, sometimes, both. But there are also 18 states that don’t recognize it. Here’s a state-by-state rundown…
Entertainment/Character
Planned Feature Films with Licensing Potential
December 4, 2018
TLL’s ongoing feature of upcoming movie properties with potential for licensing, updated Dec. 4, 2018…
Editor's Note
Read Before Using: $100 MM List Definitions & Methology
July 30, 2018
Before diving into TLL’s $100 Million Entertainment/Character Brands list, make sure you understand how to use the data effectively…
ENTERTAINMENT/CHARACTER
Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise Based on $100 MM+ Entertainment/Character Properties
July 23, 2018
This chart was published Jul. 2018 in conjunction with an in-depth analysis of entertainment/character properties with at least $100 million in sales in the U.S./Canada for 2017…
TLL Chart
Top Countries by Licensed Retail Sales
June 4, 2018
TLL breaks out 49 countries by licensed retail sales, with the U.S. leading the pack at 57.8% share of the business…
Worldwide
Worldwide Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise
May 1, 2018
Global retail sales of licensed merchandise reached $171 billion in 2017, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. Licensed sales grew 2.4% from 2016…
TLL Chart
Planned Video Game Releases With Licensing Potential
December 1, 2017
TLL’s ongoing feature of upcoming video game properties with potential for licensing…
Preschool
Preschool Properties With Some Licensing Activity
September 15, 2017
TLL’s feature of selected preschool properties with active merchandising programs worldwide, complete with retail sales ranges…
Experiential
Upcoming Branded Attractions at Theme Parks Worldwide
December 8, 2016
The amusement/theme park business is ramping up, and for licensed brands, it’s only getting better…
Lawscape
In Which States Is Marijuana Legal?
November 18, 2016
Recreational, medical or no marijuana? Here’s a geographic rundown of the state of legalized marijuana across the U.S.…