Assistance in Finding Licensing Partner for Leading International Brands
About the Client
A leading textile manufacturer and pioneer of apparel brands and retail space in India, along with a diverse portfolio of national and international brands through licensing agreements, JVs and own brand development. They were in search of a licensing partner for few of their brands in certain categories.
Project Objectives:
The project objective was to help the client in identifying, evaluating, and selecting the right licensing partner. Key aspects involved:
Criteria for Identifying and evaluating potential partners
Negotiations and finalization of terms of partnership
Deliverables:
1. Identifying, shortlisting, and approaching the most suitable licensing companies for partnership
Prepared a long list of potential companies
Developed detailed profiles and performed a SWOT analysis of each selected company
Created a short list of companies, basis-specific criteria, and evaluation parameters as developed in discussions with the client
2. Approached and solicited their interest
Shared brand teaser with potential partners
Addressed follow-up queries
3. Facilitated meetings, negotiations, and finalization of terms concluding with the signing of the license agreement