[Jewelry making - Article 00232] - Re: [Orchid] Stamping Argentium Sterling

[Terry Ogden]

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Judy

    Here is the response I got from the Argentium folks on identifying
    their product. My original question was on the stamp but the rest of
    the information was a plus for me as I had not considered spending
    the $600 plus to stamp my stuff. 

    Terry 

    P.S. Are these pet turtles? 

          Dear Terry 

          Thank you very much for your enquiry. 

          Please find below a company statement which explains the
          current situation regarding use of the Argentium Silver
          trademark and the 'as' mark:- 

          Use of the Argentium[T] Brand and the 'as' mark Guidelines 

          The brand name Argentium[T] Sterling Silver is available to all
          purchasers of the legitimate Argentium[T] Sterling Silver alloy
          or products, however, the use of the name is restricted and
          strictly applied as below: 

          . The product or a particular component in the product can be
          described as being made from Argentium[T] Sterling Silver,
          however, this must be a simple verbal or written description,
          which accompanies the product. 

          . In order to protect the trademark, written or verbal
          descriptions of the product or components made in the product
          must always be "Argentium[T] Silver" or "Argentium[T] Sterling
          Silver". It is not permitted for the word "Argentium[T]" to be
          used on its own. 

          . The Brand name can only be applied to the product or
          component if it can be verified that the product or component
          is genuinely made from Argentium[T] Sterling Silver. This means
          that it must be originally sourced from a known licensed
          manufacturer who sells the alloy/product as Argentium[T]
          Sterling Silver (Stern-Leach in North America). 

          NB. In the USA please use "ArgentiumR Sterling Silver", as the
          trademark is fully registered in this country. 

          The 'as' mark cannot be used without a valid licence,
          purchased from Argentium[T] Silver Co. Limited. Guidelines and
          application forms are available from the website
          www.argentiumsterlingsilver.com. These licences are targeted at
          medium to large businesses and it is recognised that the cost
          and complexity of obtaining the 'as' mark licence is currently
          prohibitive to small users generally and independent
          silversmiths in particular. 

          Procedures and costs for the provision of the 'as' mark to
          small users are currently being reviewed. It is the intention
          of Argentium[T] Silver Co. Limited to facilitate the use of the
          'as' mark for small users in a simple and affordable fashion.
          When the review is complete, new procedures and prices will be
          advised via the website and major suppliers.
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