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Recently, CONSOR dug into the growing industry of Food Licensing in India. Our research was used for an article that appeared in the December 2011 issue of the Licensing India’s Retailer. You can read the full article which discusses the interesting and unique aspects of food licensing, trends, and tips…

CONSOR Intellectual Asset Management is pleased to announce a strategic alliance relationship with Keith Mallinson, founder of WiseHarbor, a firm that provides expert commercial advisory services. Mallinson’s expertise in the communications sector complements CONSOR’s support services in the areas of valuation, litigation support, licensing and leveraging, and monetization strategies. CONSOR…

CONSOR’s research indicates that success in licensing requires alignment between the marketing objectives of the licensor and the business objectives of the licensee. The company’s Licensing Alignment service helps to identify and incorporate key performance indicators into the license agreements so they reflect critical business drivers of the licensed businesses.…

Weston Anson, Justin Skinner and KC Moffatt of CONSOR tackle this volatile topic in a new article from The Licensing Book: Optimism is no longer just a coping mechanism in a slumping industry, but rather a realistic outlook for the immediate future of licensing. The hemorrhaging is done, and the…

The newest book from the authors at CONSOR, IP Valuation and Management, is now available from the ABA. In a time of great economic, social and political change in the world, intellectual property is more important than ever. Given the current trouble surrounding businesses and portfolios, clients are actively seeking…

Publicity rights poised to become next big battleground in IP litigation as celebrities increasingly invoke their rights and courts recognize the importance of these rights for both living and deceased celebrities. Rights of publicity are being exploited, enforced and protected more frequently than ever — and the damages awarded continue…

CONSOR Intellectual Asset Management has been retained to manage the marketing and sales initiative for the intellectual property and other intangible assets of Friedman’s Jewelers and Crescent Jewelers. The first Friedman’s store opened in Savannah, Georgia in 1920. By the late 1990s, Friedman’s Inc. had become the largest specialty retailer…

In a marathon session lasting nearly 24 hours, CONSOR established a sequestered bidding process in the offices of a well-known law firm in New York City. Chief among the assets to be sold was the name itself, which with accompanying assets sold for $1.8 million. CONSOR then separately sold other…

Woody Allen sued American Apparel in March 2008 for using his image on their billboards, storefront banners, corporate headquarters, and internet website without permission. The $5 million settlement was reached in May, just days before a jury trial was set to begin in New York City.This is reported to be…

Retained as damages experts on behalf of adidas in their recent litigation against Payless ShoeSource (now Collective Brands, Inc.), CONSOR Intellectual Asset Management educated the jury on an appropriate level of compensation for the use of Adidas’ intellectual property to secure a favorable outcome for the client. CONSOR utilized real-world…