On December 31, 2009, the current DVD Format/Logo License will expire. If the current Licensee plans to continue the manufacturing of DVD Products beyond this date, or if a company wishes to newly become a manufacturer of DVD Products, the new DVD Format/Logo License is required.
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The new License Program becomes applicable from January 1, 2010 and expires on December 31, 2014. Basic terms and conditions of the new License follow suit of the current DVD Format/Logo License. However, the Currency of the License fee would be in Japanese Yen. The License fee per one Product Category is JPY1,100,000. |
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If the Licensee wishes to continue manufacturing DVD Products without interruption, we advise that it completes the process for the new License Agreement before January 1, 2010. For your information, our website Licensee List will be renewed in 2010, and unless the renewal process is fully completed and the company is licensed, the company name will not appear on the List. To avoid any ill-effect the gap may cause, such as Customs detention at time of importation, please take note of our information. Your prompt renewal could avoid such complications. |
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The Application Form for the new License is now available on DVD FLLC website (see below). |
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The draft of the new License Agreement is now available on DVD FLLC website (see below). |
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