How Can I Effectively Control My Licensing Royalty Payments?
Are you ready to start licensing your IP to other companies but wondering how to ensure you receive the correct royalties for your hard work and creativity? That is where …
How Long Does Your Licensing Partner Have to Recoup Their Investment?
A healthy relationship with your licensing partners is important when licensing. After all, they are the ones who help you get your products out there to the masses. But …
4 Ways to Divide IP Rights
As an IP owner, it is essential to understand the various strategies for dividing your IP rights. It is crucial to know how to divide and license your IP rights …
A Quick Guide to Fees and Royalties in Licensing Agreements
If you are an IP owner considering licensing, you may wonder if you can negotiate upfront fees in your licensing agreement. The answer is that in some cases, licensing agreements …
How and When to Discuss Money in a Licensing Deal
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 …
Are You Confusing the Royalty Rate with the Royalty Calculation?
When it comes to getting paid in a licensing deal, there’s a big difference between the royalty rate and how it’s used to calculate royalty payments. If it’s not clear …
How Much Competition is There for Licensing Products? (Podcast)
Question: How much competition is there for licensing products? Are the big players in the industry locking up all rights across all product categories, or is there still room for the …
Are You Getting Short-Changed on Your Royalty Reports?
How do you know your licensees are paying the correct amount of royalties? Generally, royalties are paid quarterly with statements from your licensing partner showing the previous quarter sales and …
4 Little Known Facts About Royalty Rates
Royalty rates are one of the most mystifying areas of licensing. It’s one of the first questions I’m asked by clients, “how much can we get for the IP”? There …
7 Tips for Working with Your Licensing Agent and Attorney
Developing the right type of licensing teams is one of the secrets to successfully licensing your IP. These professionals help you develop, negotiate and manage your licensing program. Depending on …