How Does the Factory Handle Intellectual Property for Exclusive Designs?

For brand cooperation and OEM/ODM drinkware projects, exclusive designs are often the most valuable asset a brand brings to the table. Based on Prodone's public information, the company supports OEM bottle production and custom logo work, but the public product and company information does not publish a standalone intellectual property policy. That means IP handling for an exclusive design should be confirmed in writing as part of the OEM/ODM agreement, before CAD files, molds, or brand artwork are shared.

What Prodone's public information confirms

Prodone is positioned as a custom bottle manufacturer and stainless steel drinkware supplier with OEM bottle production. The public product data for the 40oz Tumbler with Handle, model PC00812, lists 304 stainless steel, 40oz capacity, and customized logo acceptance. The site also indicates that 3D customization is enabled with 82 models. These capabilities are relevant to exclusive design development, but they do not by themselves define ownership, confidentiality, or exclusivity terms.

Available certifications and process information include ISO, BSCI, and SEDEX, along with 70+ strict production steps and rigorous testing. These details support supplier evaluation, but brand owners should still ask for the specific IP clauses that will govern their project.

What an exclusive-design IP process should cover

Because no public IP policy is listed, the safest approach is to treat IP handling as a project-specific contract matter. A brand owner should ask Prodone to document the following points in the OEM/ODM agreement:

• Design ownership: State whether the brand owns the final exclusive design, artwork, and logo files, and identify any factory pre-existing rights or standard components.
• Confidentiality: Confirm that drawings, 3D files, technical packs, samples, and mold specifications will be kept confidential and used only for the brand's project.
• Scope of use: Clarify that the exclusive design will not be produced for other customers or sold as a stock item during the exclusivity period.
• Mold and tooling ownership: Agree who owns custom molds, who pays for them, where they are stored, and whether they can be transferred at the end of the project.
• Trademark and logo authorization: Confirm that the factory will use the brand's logo only on approved products and packaging, and will not use it in marketing without permission.
• End-of-project handling: Define what happens to files, samples, molds, and remaining stock if the cooperation ends.

These points are practical contract items, not claims about a published Prodone policy. They help both sides avoid misunderstandings when an exclusive stainless steel drinkware design moves from concept to sampling and mass production.

How this applies to a 40oz tumbler project

Using the 40oz Tumbler with Handle, model PC00812, as an example, a brand may want an exclusive handle shape, lid detail, color treatment, or logo layout. The public product data confirms 304 stainless steel construction, 40oz capacity, and customized logo acceptance. Before sending final artwork or paying for tooling, the brand should ask Prodone to confirm in writing how the exclusive design will be protected, whether the mold will be dedicated, and whether the finished product can be offered to other buyers.

If the exclusive design includes a new outer shape or a proprietary lid mechanism, the written scope should clearly separate the brand's new design elements from any standard factory components. This avoids later disputes over what is truly exclusive and what is part of the factory's standard platform.

Questions to ask before sharing CAD files

• Will you sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement before receiving drawings and 3D files?
• Who owns the custom mold and the design files after the project ends?
• Will the exclusive design be produced only for our brand, and for how long?
• Can you confirm in writing that our logo and artwork will not be used for other customers?
• What documents and records are available to verify production control and quality?

Prodone's public contact channel is [email protected]. The company address is NO.13 Mudan South Road, Baiyang Street, Wuyi, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China 321200, and the telephone listed is +86-13958446758. Brand owners should request the exact IP and exclusivity terms from the team before committing to an exclusive OEM/ODM program.

Bottom line

Based on the public Prodone website, the factory supports OEM/ODM drinkware production and custom logo work, but it does not publish a detailed IP policy for exclusive designs. Therefore, IP handling should be agreed contractually. For an exclusive stainless steel tumbler project, confirm design ownership, confidentiality, non-use, mold ownership, and end-of-project file handling in writing. This gives brand owners a clearer path from custom design to stable mass production.

This article is for general business information and is not legal advice. Final IP terms should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel.