Intellectual Property Licensing * Product Distribution Agreements

Bringing Creativity and Distribution Together

            The Siskind Law Firm's legal and consulting work is dedicted to structuring commercial transactions involving Intellectual Property-protected content and products. Neil Siskind's experience in Intellectual Property (IP) matters as an attorney, consultant and business operations director in the licensing and distribution industries provides him with the experience required to guide you across the life-cycle of your product initiatives. Neil takes a global perspective on your IP licensing and product distribution goals including in the strategic, partnership and distribution planning. The Siskind Law Firm is "not" a branding or marketing firm. We are all about products and IP development, deal structure and distribution.

            A products program has many facets that go far beyond branding and marketing and requires a professional who is experienced with product development and distribution to put the proper plan in place. An effective, realistic strategy and pre-planning will prevent inventory mistakes that could be very costly. Product sales require a determination of:

-What the product will be;
-who the customer is or will be;
-what the price-point will be;what the cost is or should be;
-whether you will manufacture, and, if so, how and where, and if not, then from where product will be bought or what joint ventures will be useful;
-how manufacturing or product purchases will be financed;
-where product will be warehoused;
-whether product will be sold direct to consumer at retail or online or through a wholesaler;
-product shipping methods;
-what marketing will be done;
-what sales tactics will be used;
-what brand the product will be sold under;
-whether the brand will be licensed or developed internally and trademarked;
-and a variety of other decisions that have to be made including those related to legal issues such as Intellectual Property, insurance and contracts.

             Even if you are the owner of IP simply looking to license IP to a licensee, there are choices to be made to determine the most profitable business model to pursue and in finding a licensee who is prepared to execute in a way that will be profitable and protective to you in consideration of the above.

            Please read below about the services provided by The Siskind Law Firm.

Legal Counsel
Trademark License Agreements
Copyright License Agreements
Design Patent License Agreements
Personality/Celebrity Licensing
Product Distribution Agreements
Sales Agency Agreements
Endorsement Agreements
Partnership/Operating Agreements
Trademark Registrations
Intellectual Property Purchases/Sales/ Assignments
Cease and Desist Letters

Strategic Consulting
Trademark License Consulting
Product Distribution Consulting
Personality Licensing Strategic Consulting
Endorsement Strategies
Intellectual Property Purchases/Sales/ Assignments
Design Professional Presentations to Brand or Product Owner
Design Professional Presentations to Distributors
Design Professional Presentations to Endorsers
Licensing Agency
Patent Partnership Program

             Effective counsel in the use of Intellectual Property for the creation of products for commercialization requires legal understanding of Intellectual Property laws and business experience in product business operations. Both areas of knowledge and experience are vital.  The Siskind Law Firm brings knowledge and experience in these areas to your product-based business to help clients develop and solidify product strategies. With over 12 years of business consulting, legal counsel and business operations experience in the areas of product licensing and distribution, Siskind can help with every aspect of your business plan.

            If you are not an IP owner but wish to sell a category of products, there are situations where it is beneficial to use the copyrights or trademarks of another.  This can be done as a manufacturer, distributor or retailer. There may be situations where you choose not to manufacture products yourself, but just distribute the innovative or patented products of an IP owner. This can be done as a distributor or as a retailer, on or offline. In other cases, developing your own product line may be the direction you are going in or may be better off going in. In such case, there are endorsement strategies that can be used where you can leverage the recognition of a public figure to build your own brand awareness more quickly.

            If you are an IP owner, you may be seeking wider distribution of your products. This can be done through straight sales or through out-licensing the manufacturing rights to eliminate your company risk. In cases where you are already manufacturing products, you may be looking for a wider distribution of your products nationally and internationally. The Siskind Law Firm can help you determine the best strategy for your products, find the proper licensees or distributors and structure your agreements to get you the best results from your licensing or distribution program.

            If you are a well-known or respected person in a field, there are endorsement strategies and personality licensing strategies you can use to leverage your position of respect or notoriety.

            Trademarks, patents, design patents and copyrights are all aspects of product businesses and The Siskind Law Firm can help you determine and execute the best strategy for your business. From consulting at initial stages, to handling the execution of your strategy, to advising on and structuring the related legal agreements for your programs, The Siskind Law Firm has the licensing and distribution expertise for your product and service business.

            The Siskind Law Firm's legal and consulting services are available to handle your program and needs from end to end, or you may select one aspect of my services as your needs dictate.