Licensing management services

Our globally integrated network of licensing professionals can help companies optimise their revenues, capitalise on and protect their intellectual property, and successfully manage risk.

In 90% of the royalty examinations we undertake for our clients, we uncover underreported revenues due to clerical errors, accounting mistakes or contract misunderstandings. Almost invariably there are financial recoveries, sometimes very substantial figures. Therefore, our royalty examinations tend to be self-financing exercises as well as best business practice.

Over the life of a long-term licensing agreement, the revenue leakage that results can amount to hundreds of thousands or, in some cases, millions in lost income for licensors.

Our expertise is highly valued in many industries, including software/ technology, entertainment, media and publishing, luxury goods, biotech/pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. We have completed over 850 engagements over the past five years.

While we work primarily with licensors, we also assist licensees by reviewing royalty agreements, ensuring compliance and, if necessary, resolving disputes.

How we can support you

Potential issues

• Understanding and auditing your licensing income is difficult
• You have complex licensing agreements over numerous territories
• Your royalty income varies dramatically from year to year
• You want to make sure that your royalty income is correct and to audit your licensing contracts
• You need a coherent, consistent approach to safeguarding and ensuring the accurate and timely receipt of licensing revenues