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Introducing:. A global trademark that signals the use of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil:. The RSPO trademark. WHO can apply for the trademark?
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Introducing: A global trademark that signals the use of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil:
The RSPO trademark WHO can apply for the trademark? RSPO members that sell palm products sourced in compliance with one or more of three RSPO-certified supply chain systems:- Identity Preserved (‘IP’)- Segregated (‘SG’)- Mass Balance (‘MB’) 2
The RSPO trademark WHO can NOT apply for the trademark? Companies that are not members of the RSPO RSPO members using the Book & Claim supply chain system 3
The RSPO trademark WHEN can members use the trademark? If all palm-derived ingredients(>95%) in the product are covered by RSPO-certification If storage/shipping/manufacturing sites have been RSPO-supply-chain certified If a trademark license has been acquiredfrom the RSPO 4
The RSPO trademark WHERE can members use the trademark? Only in communication that is directly linked to compliant productsFor example: product packages, product labels, product brochures, product websites Members can notuse the trademark in their corporate communication Non-commercial use requires authorization. 5
The RSPO trademark Is use of the trademark mandatory? No; to communicate about RSPO-certified products is and remains voluntary; However,IF members communicate to consumerson or about products using Trademark Logo,THEN they must apply for the trademark license 6
The RSPO trademark WHICH version to use? Segregated (and IP) 7 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001
The RSPO trademark WHICH version to use? Mass Balance 8 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001
The RSPO trademark ██= Mandatory in product claims when using trademark logo
The RSPO trademark How much does it COST to use the trademark? The trademark license is free for all members at least until 1 July, 2012 In the future, the RSPO may amend this trademark licensecompensation scheme. 10
The RSPO trademark How do I APPLY for a trademark license? An online application form is at www.rspo.info/market Provide the web address of supply chain certificate(s) and relevant products lists After returning a signed License Agreement, you will receive digital artwork The information will go into a public database 11
The RSPO trademark Q: How about business-to-business communication, not facing consumers? Companies can use the trademark for B2B product claims Alternatively, they can use plain textclaims with percentages added. For example:- ProductName/SG-100%- ProductName/SG-60%,MB-20% 12
The RSPO trademark Q: Where do I find all rules and information? Visit RSPO’s online Market Center:www.rspo.info/market It includes:- Completerules, license terms and conditions- Answers to frequenty asked questions- Online license application form- Tool ‘How to begin using sustainable palm oil’ 13
Trademark Inquiries • For further inquiries about Trademark: • Rules on Communication & Claims • Authorization for Non-Commercial use • Trademark Application Process Please contact Mr. Bremen @ Email : bremen.yong@rspo.org Tel : +603-2302 1500 14