DualDisc™ FAQs
Everything you want to know about DualDisc™
| 1. What is the DualDisc™ Logo? |
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| You can see an example in the DualDisc™ logo style guide. |
| 2. Who can use the logo? |
| The logo can be used by any record label wishing to sell DualDisc products in the RIAA Territory (see FAQ question 14 for a complete list of countries). DualDiscs can only be manufactured by those who have been certified by the DualDisc™ Licensing Authority. |
| 3. How much does a DualDisc™ Logo License cost? |
| A "trial license" is limited to two releases by Licensee and its Affiliates in the aggregate within a one year period is available at a cost of $100. A license that is not limited by number of releases is available at a cost of $250 per Covered Label, up to a maximum of $2500 per year. Even if licensee has more than ten (10) Covered Labels so that its license fee is capped at $2500, each Covered Label must be registered through the DualDisc Licensing Website to be covered by the Agreement. If a trial license is upgraded within 6 months of the date the license is granted, the cost of the trial license is credited towards the cost of a regular license. The upgraded license will expire 18 months from the date the original "trial license" was granted. For more details see the DualDisc Trademark Licensing Terms for Record Labels. |
| 4. How long does the application process take? |
| We will process your request within 5 business days. |
| 5. How long is the license term? |
| The DualDisc™ Logo License grants the licensee the right to use the DualDisc trademark on products for a period of one year from the date the license is issued. Licensees must renew the license each year in order to continue manufacturing products with the DualDisc™ trademark. |
| 6. Can I apply for a DualDisc™ license by mail? |
| The application process is online only. We cannot accept handwritten applications or methods of payment other than through the web site. |
| 7. Will I get a receipt for the license that I purchased by email or regular mail? |
| You will receive several emails during the license application process. The first will be an acknowledgement of your application. The second email will contain an acknowledgement of the approval of your application, a receipt, an executed license and a license book. |
| 8. Once I have a DualDisc license where can I have my DualDiscs manufactured? |
| By accepting the terms of the DualDisc Trademark Licensing Terms for Record Labels you agree to use only a manufacturer that has been certified by the DualDisc™ Logo Licensing Authority. |
| 9. What type of material should I plan on having for the DVD side? |
| You can have a variety of special content on the DVD side, including LPCM audio, surround audio, video clips, photos and lyrics. Please see the content specification and style guide sections of the DualDisc License Book for more information. |
| 10. Do the recordings on the CD and DVD sides need different ISRCs? |
| If the mixes are the same, then you would use the same ISRCs. However, if the DVD side has surround mixes, then you would use different ISRCs. For more information see the ISRC Handbook at: http://www.ifpi.org/isrc/. |
| 11. After I have applied to become a certified DualDisc manufacturer, what happens? |
| If the testing facility finds that your manufactured products meet the physical specification, your organization will be eligible to enter into an agreement with the DualDisc Licensing Authority. The fully executed agreement will serve as your certification to begin manufacturing DualDiscs for your customers. Your organization will be listed on this site as a certified facility. More information is available on the Certification page. |
| 12. I still have questions about DualDisc. Who can I contact? |
| Contact admin@dualdisclicensing.org |
| 13. Do I have to be a member of RIAA or another IFPI-affiliated trade body to obtain a DualDisc Logo License? |
| No. |
| 14. Which countries are included in the RIAA Territory referenced in the DualDisc Trademark Licensing Terms for Record Labels, section 1.3? |
| Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, CTM (EU), Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, United States and Venezuela. |
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