We break down the trademark application issues plaguing Warner Bros. and Olivia Jade; plus, the EU fines Nike and Urban Outfitters is sued by Eris over its gender-neutral mark…
People
Who’s News—January 2019
January 14, 2019
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: DreamWorks, SYBO Games, DSW, Target, Penguin Random House, Marvel, eOne, and more…
Legal Watch
Legal Watch: Sporting Goods & Apparel; Toys & Games
September 4, 2018
Sports lifestyle brands Adidas, Crossfit, Reebok, Nike, and Under Armour made news this week; plus, a look back on TRU and eOne wins in China…
Business
Experiential, Content & Alternative Initiatives
June 18, 2018
This week’s must-read punchlist spanning everything from hotels to pop-up shops, new digital content initiatives, and partnerships…
Sports & Collegiate
NFLPA’s Top Players
November 6, 2017
The NFLPA’s list of 50 best-selling players in the Q2 2017–18 season is out. We compare results to previous years and highlight top trends for licensees…
Experiential
Roundup: Experiential Initiatives
September 22, 2017
The top experiential licensing initiatives—from theme parks to live shows to jerseys—announced this week.
Featuring: eOne, LEGO, Universal, Netflix, NBA, and more…
Ecommerce
To Join, or Not to Join: Amazon’s Retail Takeover
August 4, 2017
While some brands are embracing the Amazon marketplace, others are waging war against the ecommerce giant. Brands must make a choice: deal with the black and/or grey markets, or else become part of the white market…
Business
Deals in Short
January 30, 2017
See some of the latest licensing deals that needed a little more detail.
Featuring: Moose Toys, Square Enix, Fanatics, Nike, Mattel, and more…
Retail
Retail Roundup
November 18, 2016
Keep track of the latest retail initiatives to impact the licensing industry.
Featuring: Sanrio, Liverpool FC, Disney, Moose Toys, Taco Bell, and more…
Business
Who’s News
October 14, 2016
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: VNCP, NBCUniversal, eOne, BBC Intl., The Brand Director, Mattel, Posh Paws and more…