2008 G Mark Usage Guide Supplement

(1) Application in the case of multiple winners

In cases where there are multiple winners of a Good Design Award, if one of the winners applies for the use of G Mark and receives the approval of the organizer, the other winners may also use G Mark.

(2) Definition of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Following is the definition set forth in the "Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law". The definition applies mutatis mutandis to the "Using G Mark". Furthermore, the following definition also applies mutatis mutandis to any case where the winner is a foreign corporation. Provided, however, that fee reduction measures shall not apply to "Small and medium-sized enterprises under the substantial control of large companies", including the subsidiaries of large companies.

When the award winner is a manufacturer, etc.:	A company with total capital or contribution investment of up to 300 million yen, or a company or an individual enterprise with up to 300 full-time employees.
When the award winner is a wholesaler:	A company with total capital or contribution investment of up to 100 million yen, or a company or an individual enterprise with up to 100 full-time employees.
When the award winner is a retailer:	A company with total capital or contribution investment of up to 50 million yen, or a company or an individual enterprise with up to 50 full-time employees.
When the award winner is a service provider (Applies to design offices, etc.):	A company with total capital or contribution investment of up to 50 million yen, or a company or an individual enterprise with up to 100 full-time employees.

(3) Application by Agents

Agents, including advertising agencies, may also apply for the "Using G Mark" with the approval of the winner. In the case of an application by an agent, please attach the winner’s written consent (in any form).

(1) Application for usage

Please apply for usage of the G Mark on the Good Design Award website. Each awarded entry requires an individual application.
In exceptional cases such as (1) when there is an urgent request to use the G Mark at an exhibition or similar event, or (2) extremely limited use of the G Mark, applicants should contact the organizer directly

(2) Usage Fee Payment by Bank Transfer

We will send an invoice. Please pay the specified G Mark usage fee by bank transfer.

(3) Issuance of the Usage Permission Certificate

After confirmation of the payment of the applicable usage fee, we will issue a G Mark usage permission certificate.

(4) Using G Mark

The period for the use of G Mark shall be one year from the usage starting date described in the usage permission certificate. If use is required beyond such a period, please reapply for the use. Furthermore, please refer to the “G Mark Usage Guideline” since there are certain rules on the use of G Mark.