Join LIMA

Greetings from LIMA!

Thank you for your interest in The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) – the recognized, authoritative voice of licensing. Join your peers in the industry, including the National Basketball Association, Disney, Toys R Us, Mattel, IMG, WestPoint Home and others who have benefited from LIMA membership.

Learn How Your Company Can Excel with LIMA

From licensors to manufacturers, retailers to consultants, accountants to attorneys, and many more service providers, LIMA members represent the worldwide spectrum of licensing. With LIMA’s direction, companies like yours have been able to expand their core business into other categories and gain exposure to cross-licensing opportunities.

LIMA-Sponsored Trade Shows Around the Globe

As the official sponsor of Licensing International Expo, LIMA offers substantial discounts on Licensing University™, the LIMA-produced seminar program, as well as exhibit space on the Show floor.

LIMA continues to increase our international involvement in such exhibits as Brand Licensing Europe (London), Creative Market Tokyo, Character Dubai, Licensing Market (Munich), and many others. This global presence benefits our members by strengthening business and networking opportunities in both established and emerging markets.

Networking, Information, Education, and Access

The list of services and resources available to you as a LIMA member is extensive. Our all-inclusive online database will easily connect you to your colleagues in the industry as well as other players in licensing – including art, collegiate, corporate brands, entertainment, sports, and more.

LIMA continues to enrich member benefits with such features as our comprehensive LIMA Smart Brief news service and popular Webinar Program. Our Certificate of Licensing Studies (CLS) Program is a recognized training ground that introduces newcomers to the industry to the fundamentals of the licensing business. Your membership will also provide access to a wide variety of free informational tools such as LIMA’S Who’s Who Licensing Resource Directory and the invaluable Licensing Industry Survey.

With networking such a vital component of the business world today, LIMA hosts multiple events throughout the year. From bi-coastal cocktail receptions to flip (Future Licensing Industry Professionals) Learning Lunches, LIMA functions are an ideal opportunity to exchange ideas as well as business cards.

Join LIMA Now!

Becoming a LIMA member is easy. Simply click on JOIN ONLINE NOW at the top of this page and follow the prompts. You may also print out an application and mail it in along with your payment. Fees are based on licensing revenues and are done on a sliding scale, starting at $750 annually.

If you would like personal assistance, please contact Louise Caron, Vice President, Member Relations, at 212-244-1944 ext. 5.