By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Photo by Sunira Moses The US Supreme Court found there is no time limit for damages in copyright cases, ruling against Warner Music in a precedent-setting lawsuit. The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of Miami-based music producer Sherman Nealy, who became embroiled in a legal battle with Warner Music over a song by the popular … [Read more...] about Must Read: Supreme Court Rules Against Warner Music in Copyright Case
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Cronus Global to Rep emoji company in US and Canada
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The folks at Cronus Global have a smile on their faces today, as the agency has been appointed by the emoji company for the US and Canada. “We’re excited to partner with Cronus Global, a leading licensing agency known for its innovative strategies in brand development,” said Marco Huesges, CEO and founder of the emoji company GmbH. … [Read more...] about Cronus Global to Rep emoji company in US and Canada
It’s Rolex vs. Hallmark in Battle of the Crown Logos
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's a trademark battle of royal proportions, as watchmaker Rolex has opposed Hallmark's bid to register its crown logo for use with jewelry. In the image above, the Rolex logo is at the left, and the Hallmark logo is to the right. The issue came up after Hallmark submitted a request to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to … [Read more...] about It’s Rolex vs. Hallmark in Battle of the Crown Logos
Fast Growing Zoonicorn Brand Seeks Licensing Partners at Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global preschool brand Zoonicorn is coming to Licensing Expo with a bevy of fresh new licensing deals and expanded streaming territories. Zoonicorn is a fun and educational animated preschool series, with short, kid-friendly episodes of seven minutes each. The series, co-produced by Toonz Entertainment and … [Read more...] about Fast Growing Zoonicorn Brand Seeks Licensing Partners at Expo
Crayola Seeks Creative Partners for Educational Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter If you've got some great ideas for education, Crayola wants to speak with you at Licensing Expo Crayola announced it is actively seeking partners around the world to expand its innovative global education initiative, Crayola Creativity Week. The brand is looking to collaborate and extend the outreach for the Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, 2025 … [Read more...] about Crayola Seeks Creative Partners for Educational Program
Authentic Brands Appoints New Head of Brazilian Operation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter There's a new head of licensing for Authentic Brands Group in the key Latin American country of Brazil. Authentic Brands Group has appointed Bruno Pedroso de Almeida as Vice President, Head of Brazil. In his new role, ABG says Pedroso de Almeida will "spearhead and drive the execution of the brand’s go-to-market strategies throughout the … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Appoints New Head of Brazilian Operation
JPatton Displaying Cutting Edge Brand Protection at Expo
TLL Feature In the world of licensing, nothing is more important than protecting your brand. But according to Franco Diaz of the brand protection technology manufacturer JPatton, many brand owners don’t invest in brand protection, only to pay for it later in terms of reputational damage, declining stock price, lawsuits/litigation, and lost sales. Diaz is head of … [Read more...] about JPatton Displaying Cutting Edge Brand Protection at Expo
TED Talks Licensing With Beanstalk As New Agency
Beanstalk to Extend the World-Renowned TED Brands into New Licensed Products and Services By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world-renowned TED Conferences has just appointed Beanstalk as it's exclusive global licensing agency. TED Conferences is a non-profit organization, best known for the TED Talks that explore new concepts in the areas of technology, … [Read more...] about TED Talks Licensing With Beanstalk As New Agency
Beekeeper Gets His Own Topps Trading Card After Saving MLB Game
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been an un-bee-lievable week for Matt Hilton, who just got his own trading card deal with Topps after saving the day at an MLB game in Arizona's Chase Field. The intrepid beekeeper was called in after a swarm of bees settled in behind home plate, delaying the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the LA Dodgers. Hilton arrived … [Read more...] about Beekeeper Gets His Own Topps Trading Card After Saving MLB Game
Tommy Bahama Partners With Isle For High-End Paddleboards
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Talk about enhancing your "island lifestyle!" The island lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama will be releasing a new line of innovative SUP-kayak boards and accessories in July. The new boards are built by Isle Surf & SUP, and combine an advanced Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) that transforms into a one or two person, sit-on-top kayak. The … [Read more...] about Tommy Bahama Partners With Isle For High-End Paddleboards