L2C Label Program

The L2C label program is a worldwide authentication program that protects our licensees and their business partners and makes it easier to identify patent infringement.

L2C LABEL PROGRAM​

A unique label to protect our licensees​

The L2C – License to Click – Label Program is an industry authentication labelling program which helps to detect infringing products on the market. The method promotes fair competition and ensures the highest level of protection for Välinge’s licensed partners and their customers.   

 

The L2C label program was introduced by Välinge and Unilin in 2012. In 2020 the program was joined by I4F and each licensor (Välinge, Unilin and I4F) has its own labels with its own respective logo. A licensor’s L2C label can only be applied to products sold under a license with such licensor.

L2C LABEL PROGRAM​

How does it work?​

Manufacturers in certain regions are required to attach a uniquely numbered holographic L2C label to each box of products that are manufactured and sold under the Välinge patent rights. Products that leave these factories without L2C labels are considered as unlicensed, even if they are made by a licensee, and will imply the same legal issues as products made by unlicensed manufacturers. All parties trading with unlabeled products may be found to be infringing Välinge’s patent rights as well as other third-party patent rights that are included in a license from Välinge. Välinge provides the L2C labels free of charge to licensed manufacturers.

L2C LABEL PROGRAM​

About the labels

L2C Labels in four different colors apply to products for different retail markets. As shown below, the color of the label indicates in which parts of the world the products can be sold.

 

For questions about the L2C Label Program or to report unlabeled products, please contact us here: label@valinge.se

Blue Unilin label
Purple Unilin label
Green Unilin label
Yellow Unilin label
Blue Välinge label

TO BE SOLD IN:

  • NAFTA
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
Purple Välinge label

TO BE SOLD IN:

  • China
Green Välinge label

TO BE SOLD IN:

  • Europe
Yellow Unilin label

TO BE SOLD IN:

  • Rest of World
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