For convenience each type of information is given a Field name with a
3-letter acronym. Information can exist in written
form, for some there is a preferred graphic form, and in one case it is
neither (punched-hole indicia on Xbags). See protocols to
decide whether graphic or written form is required. Generally:
graphic form is required where feasible and reasonable (e.g., in colour-printed
packaging the graphic form would be required, on an unprinted bag neither
is required); written form acceptable on transaction documents and such
materials not seen by
final
user.
All information is subject to revisions as provided
by SNAP!™, so check the web site regularly.
key: ACRONYM: its name: what it is, and/or where to find it or
link to it
- FNL: family name/logo: Presently FNL = SNAP!™,
graphic device (preference
in order: colour , monochrome , line , text); always include "™"
- PNL: appropriate product name/logo, include "™" *see
NAMES*. Note that Licensees are
not permitted to create or use or develop product tradenames other
than those authorised; such use
results in immediate transfer of rights in the unauthorised tradename
to us.
- SCI: short contact etc. information: Presently SCI
= "www.snapopen.com".
- PAT: patent information: Presently "pat. WO 0249928".
[all SNAP™ products: included on printed packaging and product,
catalogs, brochures]
- LMI: Licensee and Manufacturer identification, or if existing
printing does not adequately identify Lic. and Mfr., use agreed code*
printed in readable plain print, and if this is on a printed product
please send
two clear samples (two bags), which if they are produced on a roll,
stack, or wicket etc. shall be sent attached together. Also include either
a
batch number or a date.
Format as "MLI-S42-C31-031123" where
S42 is
replaced by Licensee code, C31 replaced by Mfr code (or "x" if Mfr
includes accurate
address
& contact info instead), and 031123 is the date as YYMMDD.
Licensee and Manufacturer codes are those issued by us (Snap).
OPTI: the On-Product-Tracking-Information
includes items 1 to 5, as a cluster.
- IHO: indication of how to open (see each product for suggested
forms of this indication). May be indicia for product, or other printing
for product and/or packaging *see product info*
- GNT: Guarantee. The guarantee "first time every time™" is
made easily achievable with this technology, and it is a powerful marketing
tool for Licensees to capture new market. Licensees are required to appropriately
monitor their procedures to make this guarantee meaningful, and they
are
required to support this
guarantee, whether
or not the Licensee explicitly includes it in advertising or packaging,
to all of their (Licensee's) customers. Where explicitly printed
the guarantee should be accompanied by Manufacturer/Marketer contact information.
We recommend using this guarantee as
a marketing tool; we reserve the right to require its inclusion
in printing but for the time being we are making the printing a Licensee
choice. (Any alternative wording of a guarantee or promise having the
same effect
is prohibited, but if an alternative is used notwithstanding this prohibition
then [1] Licensee's rights in that alternative shall automatically
and
immediately
be surrendered by Licensee to
SNAP and [2] the Licensee shall assume any legal liability arising from any
third party
claim to rights in it or from Licensee's infringement thereof.) The
guarantee can appear in any style, size, colour, etc., provided that it has
a
decent
appearance,
according to the prominence Licensee wishes to give it.
- SLO: slogans. Some of these will be available on the web site. If you
wish to use a particular slogan not on the web site, please obtain
approval. All slogans become the property of SNAP, but SNAP at its discretion
may
reserve them for the use of the proposing Licensee for a time if they
are highly original and do
not derive
obviously
from statements existing in SNAP's literature and web site(s). No Licensee
shall use a slogan reserved for another by SNAP.
- (*Licensees: your license will include your code, and
if you are manufacturer also then include "MFR" after
your code. Manufacturers making product under customer's
license: include MFR identification and if possible
contact information,
or ask us for a special code.)
(*see
product protocols* For
PNL and IHO see section under each product, because there
are unique PNL/IHO for each product.
Use of alternative product logos/names is strongly
discouraged and requires advance approval from us. Licensees
consent
that any alternative that is used results in automatic
and immediate surrender, to Licensor, of all rights you
otherwise possessed
in that alternative in any and all countries.)