Meister Seelig & Schuster is proud to announce that Partner and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group, Jed Ferdinand, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Licensing International, the leading trade organization for the global brand licensing industry.

Effective July 1, 2026, Jed will begin serving a three-year term on the Board, joining a distinguished group of industry leaders representing the entertainment, food and beverage, legal, retail, and toys and games sectors.

Licensing International announced the election of seven new board members following a vote of its membership. The organization serves as the premier global association for the licensing industry, supporting businesses, brands, manufacturers, retailers, and professionals worldwide through advocacy, education, research, and networking.

“Jed’s election reflects the respect he has earned throughout the intellectual property and licensing communities,” said Meister Seelig & Schuster Chairman, Mark Seelig. “His deep knowledge of trademark, copyright, licensing, and brand protection matters, combined with his commitment to advancing the industry, make him an outstanding addition to the Board. We congratulate Jed on this well-deserved recognition.”

As Chair of Meister Seelig & Schuster’s Intellectual Property Group, Jed counsels clients across a broad range of industries on intellectual property protection, brand management, licensing, enforcement, and strategic commercial transactions. He is widely recognized for his work helping clients maximize and protect the value of their intellectual property assets.

Meister Seelig & Schuster congratulates Jed on this significant achievement and looks forward to his contributions to Licensing International and the broader licensing community.