So, "Hello Kitty" is successful because of the logo, but the products are very simple.
TOM: And I would say the logo is successful mainly because it comes from Japan.
It is the Japanese that have made it a fad.
TIFFANY: That might be true.
But we have a logo concept that is great. It is really great.
I think it will catch on in Taiwan at least. Young people will love it.
It is because of our logo that our products will sell.
We just need someone to produce the products for us.
We have the backup and people to do the marketing.
TOM: So what you are really trying to sell is a fad.
TIFFANY: Yes, we would like to make things like key chains,
plastic pencil sharpeners, plastic rulers, watches, wallets, things like that.
Little accessories for young people. But the reason these will sell is the logo.
Just like "Hello Kitty."
TOM: I understand. But why won’t you show me the logo?
TIFFANY: Because it hasn’t been copyrighted. We want to get some protection for it.