Alfred Angelo has been named the exclusive and official licensed manufacturer of Bella's bridal gown.

Only licensed manufacturers were allowed to use the brand name "Tessar".

The big Seventh Avenue designer names tend to make undistinguished men's clothes through licensed manufacturers that end up in discount stores.

The company markets its products through licensed manufacturers and distributors.

Knoll, a Greenville, Pa., company, has been the licensed manufacturer of the Barcelona chair since 1948.

In others the specification is published but the boats may only be produced by licensed manufacturers with usually only one builder in any country or region.

Knoll, based in Pennsylvania, has been the licensed manufacturer of the chair since 1948, and holds a trademark on the Barcelona name.

This happens all the time to 'garage kit' makers who make resin models of subjects that aren't produced by a licensed manufacturer.

Knoll claims to be the current licensed manufacturer and holder of all trademark rights to the design.

"The more quality, licensed manufacturers we have, the more protected the system is if a problem occurs with one of them," he said.