IMG Worldwide has acquired J. Patton Sports Marketing, a leading provider of brand protection and brand management solutions specializing in patented holographic security technologies and digital asset management. Based in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, J. Patton develops solutions that help fight against counterfeiting, tampering and product diversions. IMG manages the trademark licensing rights for many brands representing annual retail sales of more than $8.1 billion, including Arnold Palmer, the ESPN Games, PGA Tour, Wimbledon, etc.