Licensing Law Exposed: Red Flags, Audits & Million Dollar Mistakes

Think licensing is just about paying royalties? Think again.

David Schnider, licensing attorney at Nolan Heimann, reveals the legal minefields hidden in every licensing contract. From his journey licensing Top Gun costumes to negotiating Disney deals, David exposes the costly mistakes that can destroy licensing partnerships before they begin.

In this episode, learn:
The three financial elements that make or break deals
Why "net sales" definitions can cost you thousands
Transfer fees that eat 25% of your company sale
How audits find "mistakes" 95% of the time
The approval trap that turns revenue into penalties
Insurance requirements that surprise every licensee
Why "inspired by" products kill licensing careers

From selling outside territories to the Steamboat Willie trademark trap, David shares real client stories and hard-won wisdom from thousands of contracts reviewed.

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