Brand Licensing Compliance Services

Strengthen Licensee Oversight, Ensure Compliance, and Protect the Long-term Value of Your Brand.

Connor Consulting helps brand owners manage complex licensing ecosystems by verifying royalty reporting, identifying compliance risks, and strengthening licensee accountability across global licensing programs.

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Managing Brand Licensing Partnerships Requires Strong Compliance Oversight

As brand licensing programs expand across product categories, geographies, and distribution channels, maintaining visibility into licensee activity becomes increasingly complex.

Best-in-class licensing programs require robust contract management, proactive monitoring, and clear communication between licensors and licensees. Without structured oversight, licensors face risks such as inaccurate reporting, unauthorized product sales, and misuse of brand assets.

Connor helps brand owners address these challenges by strengthening licensee engagement, improving reporting accuracy, and ensuring compliance with licensing agreements.

15+ years

Delivering tailored royalty audit and licensing compliance solutions across high-growth industries

30+ years

Leadership experience in brand licensing compliance, royalty auditing, and licensee management

120+ professionals

Global royalty compliance specialists supporting complex licensing ecosystems

22 countries

Global team that specifically performs royalty compliance reviews, providing regional expertise and language coverage for international licensees

Expertise in Global Brand Licensing

Connor’s brand licensing compliance team brings extensive experience supporting global licensors and leading licensing organizations.
Our professionals have worked with companies including:

• The Walt Disney Company
• Universal
• Mattel
• Sony Entertainment
as well as leading innovators such as Dolby, Microsoft, and Signify.

This experience spans a wide range oflicensing models and industries, from consumer products and digital platformsto live experiences and location-based entertainment:

Consumer Products:
• Toys
• Games
• Apparel
• Home & Lifestyle Products
• Publishing

‍Technology & Digital:
• Video Games
• Digital Platforms
• Mobile Applications

‍Live Experiences & Location-Based Entertainment:
• Theatrical & Touring Productions
• Immersive & Experiential Activations
• Live Shows & Family Entertainment
• Theme Parks & Location-Based Entertainment (LBE)
• Exhibitions and Retail Pop-ups

By combining deep royalty audit expertise with modern data analytics and scalable compliance processes, Connor helps licensors strengthen accountability across their licensing programs.

Key Compliance Risks

Connor’s licensing compliance reviews commonly uncover issues including:

Improper Reporting

Inaccurate or incomplete reporting of sales and contractual obligations.

Royalty Calculation Errors

Errors in royalty calculations that result in underpayments.

Disallowed or Excess Deductions

Costs improperly deducted from royalty calculations or exceeding contractual limits.

Territory and Channel Violations

Licensees operating outside authorized territories or selling through unauthorized channels.

Marketing Spend Shortfalls

Failure to meet contractual marketing and advertising obligations.

Unauthorized Trademark Usage

Improper use of logos, trademarks, or brand assets.

Product Approval and Manufacturer Compliance

Ensuring licensed products are approved and manufactured by authorized facilities that meet contractual quality standards.

Our Brand Licensing Compliance Services

Licensee Compliance Audits

Independent audits of licensee financial records to validate royalty reporting and identify underreported revenue.

Royalty Reporting Validation

Analysis of reported sales data and supporting documentation to ensure accurate royalty calculations.

Contract Compliance Reviews

Validation that licensees comply with licensing agreement terms including product scope, territories, and reporting obligations.

Licensee Risk Assessments

Data-driven identification of high-risk licensees to prioritize compliance reviews.

Licensee Engagement Programs

Proactive engagement strategies designed to strengthen reporting transparency and encourage compliance.

Audit Settlement Management

Connor can assist with settlement negotiations with licensees, allowing licensors to remain focused on their core operations.

Global Reach, Local Expertise

Connor delivers licensing compliance services through a unified global team with professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our experienced auditors support licensees in local languages and regional time zones, helping licensors manage global licensing programs efficiently while reducing travel costs and operational friction.

Protect Your Brand Licensing Revenue

Connor Consulting helps licensors strengthen compliance programs, improve reporting accuracy, and protect the value of their intellectual property. Our independent brand licensing compliance services provide the transparency and oversight needed to manage complex licensing ecosystems with confidence.

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