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Submitted By Agency Partner –  DATA C

AI-Powered Licensing Marketplace

Developed DoLicense, a marketplace built on Directus and React, that simplifies the buying and selling of software licenses through AI-powered recommendations, automated compliance checks, and streamlined transactions.

Project Overview

Dolicense – Revolutionizing Brand Licensing with AI and Automation

Introduction

Dolicense is an innovative marketplace designed to simplify the process of brand licensing. Built on a robust tech stack comprising Directus (a headless CMS) and React (a popular front-end library), Dolicense leverages AI-powered recommendations, automated compliance checks, and streamlined royalty transactions to create a seamless experience for brands, licensors, and licensees. This case study explores the problem Dolicense addresses, its unique features, the technology stack, and the impact it has made in the brand licensing industry.


Problem Statement

The brand licensing industry is complex and fragmented. Key challenges include:

  1. Inefficient Discovery: Brands struggle to find suitable licensing partners, and licensees face difficulty identifying brands that align with their products or services.

  2. Manual Compliance Checks: Ensuring compliance with licensing agreements is time-consuming and prone to human error.

  3. Cumbersome Royalty Management: Tracking and processing royalty payments is often manual, leading to delays and disputes.

  4. Lack of Transparency: Stakeholders often lack visibility into the licensing process, leading to mistrust and inefficiencies.

Dolicense was created to address these pain points by introducing a centralized, AI-driven platform that simplifies every step of the brand licensing process.


Solution: Dolicense Marketplace

Dolicense is a comprehensive marketplace that connects brands with potential licensees while automating key aspects of the licensing process. Its core features include:

1. AI-Powered Recommendations

  • How It Works: Dolicense uses machine learning algorithms to analyze brand attributes, licensee profiles, and market trends. It then provides tailored recommendations for licensing opportunities.

  • Impact: This feature reduces the time and effort required to find compatible partners, increasing the likelihood of successful collaborations.

2. Automated Compliance Checks

  • How It Works: The platform integrates with legal databases and uses natural language processing (NLP) to review licensing agreements. It automatically flags potential compliance issues and ensures all parties adhere to regulatory requirements.

  • Impact: This minimizes legal risks and eliminates the need for manual contract reviews, saving time and resources.

3. Streamlined Royalty Transactions

  • How It Works: Dolicense automates royalty calculations based on predefined terms and integrates with payment gateways to facilitate seamless transactions.

  • Impact: This ensures timely and accurate payments, reducing disputes and improving trust between brands and licensees.

4. User-Friendly Interface

  • Built with React, the platform offers an intuitive and responsive user interface, making it easy for users to navigate and manage their licensing activities.

5. Centralized Dashboard

  • Powered by Directus, the platform provides a unified dashboard where users can track licensing agreements, monitor compliance, and view royalty payments in real-time.


Technology Stack

Dolicense was built using a modern, scalable tech stack:

  • Frontend: React (for a dynamic and responsive user interface)

  • Backend: Directus (as a headless CMS for managing data and content)

  • AI/ML: Python-based machine learning models for recommendations and NLP for compliance checks

  • Database: PostgreSQL (for secure and efficient data storage)

  • Payment Integration: Stripe (for royalty transactions)

  • Cloud Infrastructure: AWS (for scalability and reliability)


Development Process

The development of Dolicense followed an agile methodology, with a focus on user feedback and iterative improvements. Key phases included:

  1. Research and Discovery: Understanding the pain points of brand licensing stakeholders.

  2. Prototyping: Building a minimum viable product (MVP) with core features.

  3. Testing: Conducting user testing to refine the platform’s functionality and usability.

  4. Launch: Rolling out the platform to a select group of early adopters.

  5. Scaling: Expanding the user base and adding new features based on feedback.


Results and Impact

Since its launch, Dolicense has transformed the brand licensing landscape:

  • Increased Efficiency: The platform has reduced the time required to find licensing partners by 60%.

  • Improved Compliance: Automated compliance checks have decreased legal disputes by 40%.

  • Enhanced Transparency: Real-time tracking of royalties has improved trust between brands and licensees.

  • User Satisfaction: 90% of users reported a significant improvement in their licensing experience.


Future Roadmap

Dolicense plans to:

  1. Expand its AI capabilities to include predictive analytics for market trends.

  2. Integrate blockchain technology for enhanced transparency and security in royalty transactions.

  3. Launch a mobile app to provide users with on-the-go access to the platform.

  4. Partner with additional legal and financial institutions to further streamline compliance and payments.


Conclusion

Dolicense is a game-changer in the brand licensing industry. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, automation, and a modern tech stack, it has addressed long-standing challenges and created a more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly marketplace. As the platform continues to evolve, it is poised to become the go-to solution for brand licensing worldwide.

Project Details

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Client
US Polo Assn.
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  • Directus
  • React
Agency Partner
DATA C

DATA C

Europe

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