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Spring Break Turns Sour For Investor

May 2014 In the matter of Division Entertainments, LLC and Wicks Walker v. Spring Breakers LLC and Muse Productions, Inc. et al., Mr. Walker asserts that he was denied a return of his investment, along with an additional profit, because of Defendants’ breach of contract via improper business practices and faulty accounting.  Mr. Walker, a [...]

Failing to Properly Manage Licensing Agreements Leaves Royalties on the Table

October 2013 A patent and license portfolio can provide a consistent and reliable revenue stream. However, many companies have technology, trademarks, and merchandising opportunities that are not fully exploited. Even if fully licensed, there is often considerable upside available via vigilant enforcement of audit provisions to ensure all amounts due are paid. Unlike almost any [...]

Getting More Money From Licenses

  Intellectual Property licensing is big business, and is getting bigger.  But most licensors do not earn as much as they should because they fail to perform royalty audits allowed under their license agreements.  The remedy is obvious, but is often not done for fear of the audit's cost or concern over disrupting the licensee [...]

Detailed Audit Provisions Save Headaches

February 2013 The audit provision within many licensing agreements is nothing more than a short paragraph in what may otherwise be a highly detailed document. We sometimes see audit provisions that are nothing more the following: Licensor, at their own expense, shall have the right to nominate an independent certified public accountant satisfactory to Licensee, [...]

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