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International Licensing: A Status Report, 4th Edition

Published by: EPM Communications Inc

Published: Jun. 1, 2005 - 224 Pages


Table of Contents



Table of Contents

Introduction

Executive Summary



Part I: Overview of International Licensing

Sales of Licensed Products Worldwide

Trends in International Licensing

Continued Growth of Global Retailing

Consolidation on All Levels of Business

The Internet

Globalization of Trends

Increased Global Velocity of Entertainment and Brands

More Global Properties From Outside the U.S.

Companies Expand Into New Territories



Overall Business Environment and its Effect on Licensing



Overview of Types of Licensing Worldwide

Entertainment/Character Licensing

Fashion Licensing

Sports Licensing

Corporate Trademarks/Brands

Art / "Lifestyle"



Other Property Types

Celebrities/Estates

Music

Non-Profit

Publishing-Based Properties

Toys and Games



Overview of Licensing Activity by Product Category

Overall Demand for Products

Manufacturing and Location of Licensees

The Role of Licensing

Promotional Support



Part II: Factors Affecting the Licensing Business Environment



Population



Economic, Monetary and Political Factors

Income

Inflation and Exchange Rates

Retail Pricing

Importation Versus Domestic Licensees

Political Factors

Legal Aspects



Infrastructure

Trade

Tariffs/Duties

Quotas

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

Regional Trade Agreements

Economic or Customs Unions

Export Licenses



Retail/Distribution

Dominant Retail Channels

Buying Structure

Retailers as Licensees

Promotions

Selling Seasons



Norms and Culture

Language(s)



Types of Licensing

New Opportunities for Properties Without Domestic Licensing

Changing a Property to Fit a Market

Product Categories

Product Considerations

Business Propriety



Media

Television

Film/Video

Print

Interactive Media/The Internet

Lead Times

Advertising



Part III: Practical Considerations Affecting Licensing

Trademark, Intellectual Property and Other Laws

Trademarks



Trademark Conflicts

Copyright

Other Intellectual Property Legislation

Counterfeiting and Enforcement

Customs

Grey Market Goods

Methods of Entering A New Market (Licensors)

In-House Control of the Licensing Program

Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures

Licensing Agents

Global, Regional or Local Licensees; Master or Category Licensees?



Methods of Entering a New Market (Licensees)

Exporting

Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures

Sublicensing



Defining the Property, Identifying Categories and Selecting Regions

Where to Launch

Adapting a Property



Payment and Contracts

Agency Commissions

F.O.B. Pricing

Sublicensing

Tax Issues

Contracts



Trade Shows



Part IV: Licensing Trends in Key Markets



U.S. and Canada

United States

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Canada

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Western Europe

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



United Kingdom and Eire



UK

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Eire

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



German-Language Territories

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Germany

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Austria

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Switzerland

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



France

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Italy

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Benelux

Media and Communications

Licensing Activity



Netherlands

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Belgium

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity

Luxembourg

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Scandinavia

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Sweden

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity

Denmark

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity

Norway

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Finland

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Spain/Portugal

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Spain

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Portugal

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Greece and Turkey

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Greece

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Turkey

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Asia

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Japan

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



China

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Eastern Asia



South Korea

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Taiwan

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Hong Kong

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Singapore

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Malaysia

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Thailand

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Indonesia

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Philippines

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Australia and New Zealand



Australia

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



New Zealand

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Latin America

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Brazil

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Mexico

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Argentina

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Chile

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Central and Eastern Europe

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Other Markets

India

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Middle East

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Israel

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Arab States

Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Africa

Licensing Activity



South Africa



Media and Communications

Retailing and Distribution

Licensing Activity



Part V: Case Studies



Barbie

Bob The Builder

Everlast

Jeep

Lord of the Rings

Mary-Kate and Ashley

Miffy

Pablo Picasso

Playboy

RSPCA



Part VI: Research Resources



Part VII: Licensing Business Glossary


Abstract

Discover opportunities and pitfalls in worldwide licensing with this executive-level strategy report. From global trends to regional licensing activity, you get the macro and micro data you need to develop market entry strategies and boost market share.

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