Beanstalk's Tinderbox Division to Represent Activision Licensing Programs For Call of Duty® in Europe

LONDON, U.K., APRIL 27, 2017 — Tinderbox, the digital division of leading global brand extension agency Beanstalk, has been appointed by Activision to represent the licensing opportunities in Europe for the top-selling video game entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®.

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Chaucer Foods UK Ltd Partners with Leading Olive Oil Brand Filippo Berio to Launch a Range of Baked Snacks

London, United Kingdom, March 28, 2017 — Chaucer Foods, a global leader and innovator in croutons and specialist bread products, is pleased to announce a partnership under license with the UK’s number one olive oil brand, Filippo Berio, to develop a range of baked snacks.

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Filippo Berio Olive Oil Selects Beanstalk as U.S. Strategic Licensing Partner

New York New York, March 23, 2017 – Filippo Berio, a leading olive oil brand worldwide and in the United States, has selected Beanstalk, a global brand licensing extension agency, as its strategic U.S. licensing partner. Filippo Berio, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, is recognized by both the trade and consumers for its uncompromising commitment to quality and authenticity.

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Forbes: Protecting Cannabis Brand Names

By Oliver Herzfeld and Jared Mermelstein - Marijuana’s classification as an illegal substance makes brand protection under trademark law problematic and uncertain. But it is not impossible for cannabis companies to protect their brands. It just takes some creative problem-solving!

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Beanstalk Signs Bruce Lee Enterprises

New York, New York, March 7, 2017 – Bruce Lee Enterprises has signed an exclusive representation agreement for advertising licensing with Beanstalk, a global brand-extension agency headquartered in New York. Considered one of the most influential martial artists of all time, Bruce Lee remains a major cultural icon with tens of millions of fans around the world.  

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Forbes: How To Establish A World-Class Corporate Brand Licensing Program

By Oliver Herzfeld - A well-functioning corporate licensing program can help a brand to expand into new categories and territories, adapting to new trends and a changing marketplace. However, setting up such a program takes hard work and ongoing care.

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Forbes: Louis Vuitton v. My Other Bag: No License Required

By Oliver Herzfeld - Using another’s trademark on your goods and services usually requires a license. However, there are exceptions to that general rule. For example, under certain circumstances, you are not required to obtain a license in connection with trademark uses for purposes of parody. The recent decision in the case of Louis Vuitton v. My Other Bag provides a good example of this legal principle.

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brandchannel: Brandspeak: 7 Benefits of Brand Licensing

By Michael Stone - Why are corporate marketing leaders and others turning to licensing as never before? With the exponential growth of targeted marketing through the internet, the decline of traditional advertising, and the readily available information about products on the internet, brand owners are now compelled

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GMDS USA and Microsoft Studios’ Turn 10 Sign Licensing Agreement to Bring Forza Motorsport Apparel and Merchandise to the track

November 4, 2016, Charlotte, NC., — GMDS USA today announced a three-year licensing deal with Microsoft Studios’ Turn 10 to bring Forza Motorsport-licensed apparel and merchandise to racing fans on and off the track.

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Tinderbox Signs First Boyswear Licensee for Blockbuster Science Fiction Franchise, “Halo”

October 11, 2016, London, U.K., – Tinderbox, the digital division of global brand extension agency Beanstalk, has added Blues Clothing Limited to the growing success of the Consumer Products licensing programme for the blockbuster science fiction franchise, Halo®. 

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