Rand Brenner is an IP professional whose passion is helping inventors, startups, and businesses of all sizes use licensing to turn their IP into income-producing products, services, and technologies. His decades of experience run the gamut from medical devices to food technology to consumer products. He’s licensed some of the biggest Hollywood entertainment blockbusters including the Batman Movies (1 and 2), and the number one kid's action TV show, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Rand speaks about licensing and is a featured speaker at investment conferences, trade shows, colleges, and startup events. He’s a published writer with articles appearing in several prestigious trade magazines including The Licensing Journal, Intellectual Property Magazine, and License India. Rand also mentors at the Cal State Fullerton School of Business and Economics and is a judge for their startup business plan competitions.
When starting a new business, entrepreneurs often overlook licensing as part of their business plan. This can potentially be a fatal mistake. As an entrepreneur, you must know how to …
Are you looking for a license? Navigating the licensing world can be daunting, especially when understanding upfront fees. Licensing agreements often come with some associated costs; however, most are usually …
You may be considering licensing your intellectual property (IP) if you’re an IP owner. But what makes an IP “licensable”? The answer lies in building its value. The more valuable …
Have you ever dreamed of turning your yoga service into a destination brand? With the right strategy and licensing, it’s possible. One savvy entrepreneur found success by turning her yoga …
Money is one of the most important—and tricky—parts of any licensing deal. You need to ensure you are getting paid what your product or service is worth, but you don’t …
Have you ever heard of licensing as a way to generate passive income? Licensing is an incredibly lucrative form of business, and it’s becoming more popular among inventors, small …
As an inventor, you may have encountered a situation where you cannot license your intellectual property (IP). It’s easy to assume this is due to a lack of interested companies …
Congratulations! This is an exciting time for you and your business. So you’ve invented something new and are ready to take it to the marketplace. But before you sign on …
Finding the right partner helps ensure your best chance of market success. But finding out if a partner is right for your IP is challenging, especially if you’re new …
Yes, it’s known as trade secrets and know-how. It includes systems, business processes, formulas, recipes, and other confidential information; anything you’ve created that helps you make a profit and doesn’t …