Combating Counterfeiters in the World of Licensing Counterfeiting is on the rise globally, as fraudsters flood international and domestic markets with fake versions of products offered by established brands. In a 2022 article, the US Chamber of Commerce stated that the global cost of counterfeiting was over $500 billion a year* . It’s big business […]
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The Starring Role – the role of talent in licensing
Starring role in licensing for celebrities and influencers A man is eating a bag of chips while watching Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the men’s tennis final at Wimbledon. So what? Lots of other people were munching on snacks. But the reason we know about this particular individual… it was Brad Pitt, and he […]
Licensing around the world – a quick guide
Restriction on territory is a limitation common to the vast majority of licensing agreements. This clause controls where you can sell a licensed product – it could be as broad as the entire world or as narrow as a single country or state – and is therefore an important consideration in brand licensing negotiations. Of […]
Connecting, sharing knowledge and opening doors at LIE 2023
Tradeshows provide an irreplaceable opportunity for companies to showcase their products and expertise, forge new connections, and gain valuable insights into the latest industry trends. The Licensing International Expo (LIE) is no exception. Bringing together the world’s biggest brands, this event is the greatest licensing show on earth and one which Dependable Solutions were proud […]
Dependable Solutions, Inc. Loves Licensing!
We are thrilled that DSI has been selected as a finalist for the Most Impactful Service Provider Award at the 2023 LI Excellence Awards. We extend our gratitude to Licensing International for recognizing our efforts and services. Congrats to all nominees! We look forward to the award ceremony on June 12th in Las Vegas. #gratitude #lovelicensing #impactful #teamwork