In China, TM on a trademark also has its special meaning. In fact, TM does not protect the trademark. It is different from R. TM means that the trademark has been applied to the State Trademark Office, and the State Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Acceptance, which has entered an objection period. This can prevent others from filing repeated applications, and also means that existing trademark holders have the priority to use it.

circled r is the mark of "registered trademark", which means that the trademark has been applied for registration in the State Trademark Office and passed the examination by the Trademark Office, and has become a registered trademark. R in the circle is the initial letter of English register registration. A registered trademark has the characteristics of exclusiveness, exclusiveness and uniqueness. It belongs to the owner of the registered trademark and is protected by law. No enterprise or individual may use it without the permission or authorization of the owner of the registered trademark, otherwise it will bear the tort liability. Using TM means trademark symbol, that is, the words, graphics or symbols marked with TM are trademarks, but they are not necessarily registered (unregistered ones are not protected by law). TM is the abbreviation of English trademark. ?

in principle, TM can only be used if you get the Notice of Acceptance of Registration Application, but because TM is only a logo and has no legal benefit, it can be used when your company is ready to apply for a trademark. It's just that sometimes the printing house will ask for the Notice of Acceptance of Registration Application.