The deal is a multimillion dollar arrangement that will grow as the league grows. The announcement was made today by Richard Whelan, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Elite Football League of India. “We are delighted to be working with a world class company of TOPKAT’s stature and global reach. TOPKAT brings us the all too important ability to handle a key component of our business model and allows us to step into this huge market immediately. Our fans are already requesting EFLI product through our website, our Facebook page and all of our social media outlets and by e-mail and we intend to take care of our fast growing fan base” according to Whelan. “We have also agreed with TOPKAT to create a fund for our young fans whereby a portion of revenue from royalties and profit go towards helping those children in our targeted countries which is a major part of the vision and mission of the EFLI.”

Gibran Hamdan VP of Merchandise, Retail, and Uniform Design added: “I am thrilled to welcome TOPKAT to the team. Our strategic partnership with TOPKAT will quickly allow the EFLI to deliver first class products and merchandise to a demanding market. Furthermore, TOPKAT not only brings decades of experienced leadership and industry knowledge but also a shared vision for the great potential of the EFLI.”

The agreement allows TOPKAT to oversee and administer all 3rd party licensing rights for licensed products of the EFLI, the branding of the products and material that reflect the League and the teams’ colors, logos, trademarks, copyrights, service marks and players. TOPKAT will work with the league and retail partners across the globe to establish EFLI boutiques or “stores within stores” as well as at EFLI Live events.

About TOPKAT Global Branding and Licensing

With over three decades of experience in the consumer product industries, utilizing their skills in licensing, branding, marketing, sponsorships, merchandising and sales, TOPKAT and its team, led by Chief Executive Officer Allen LeWinter, has led some of today’s most important product lines and properties from inception to success. Their world class team of professionals serves and has served hundreds of clients over the years in the fields of entertainment, sports, children’s programming and products, consumer services, technology, consumer care, manufacturing, food, health, software and many other independent and related areas. Some of TOPKAT’s clients include and have included The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Guns ‘N’ Roses, David Bowie, Metallica, The Grateful Dead, Warner Bros. Studios, Fox Studios, Amblin Entertainment, The Children’s Television Workshop, Barney The Dinosaur, Unilever, Hoffman LaRoche, MLB, WWE, NHL and hundreds of others.