RANGE & ASSORTMENT / BUYING ANSWER

Defining an exclusive collection request.

What should I specify when asking for an exclusive pet design?

Bring the right
details to the table.

Read the answer.
Review the requirements.
Discuss your project.

THE BUYING ANSWER

Start with a clear definition.

Identify the exact design elements, products and proposed commercial scope of the request. Exclusivity needs a separate written agreement; a custom logo or a sample discussion alone does not establish exclusive rights.

The decision behind the detail.

Broad exclusivity wording can hide disagreement about shared materials or standard components. Distinguish a unique artwork file from a commonly used fastening or fabric.

PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT

Three details to bring.

Protected elements
Describe the artwork, pattern or construction involved.
Requested scope
State the products, markets and period you want to discuss.
Shared components
Identify ordinary materials or trims used in the design.

Check together

  • Ask the contracting parties to review the written scope.
  • Confirm permission to use supplied third-party artwork.
  • Keep exclusivity discussions separate from sample approval.

READY TO DISCUSS THIS DETAIL?

Take it into your project.

Go straight to an enquiry, or add a note first. Every field here is optional.

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Project requirements

Describe the artwork, pattern or construction involved.

State the products, markets and period you want to discuss.

Identify ordinary materials or trims used in the design.

Points to discuss

Leave anything undecided blank. These notes do not approve a sample or order.

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