Helo everyone!
I have recently started working as a type designer for a graphic and product design studio. We have been discussing of creating a typeface with exclusive rights for one of our clients. Could you give my some information about this process?
I have been searching on the web and I saw some information related to Trademarks and Patents but it is not clear to me how an exclusive typeface becomes exclusive and registered internationally for a certain brand. Could you give me some advice?
Thank you!
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If one of your clients wants one of these, which not uncommon, one of your clients should have a lawyer who researches what I've just written to you, and takes it from there. Or, if you want more information, people here will likely show up and begin giving you quotes on the design, during which they may be convinced to discuss design protection.
That is basically the information I have found as well but I had doubts. In this case what makes the typeface exclusive is only the fact that we won't sell it to another client?
Obviously the pricing of the project should depend on which of these options is chosen. If the client wants to own the font outright, then they should pay a premium. If they want a perpetual exclusive license, then you need to consider the likelihood that they will come back with more work, and factor that into the pricing. If they are content with temporary exclusivity, then you should consider how likely it will be in future that other customers might want to license it.
Trivia point: the first design patent ever was for a typeface.
*IIRC, the word count is written on the second page of that document.