Category: Business/Financial Management

Problem description:

See it everywhere, sometimes even TM and R are used together, why? What does it mean?

Analysis:

"C" represents the first letter of CHINA (China). Enterprises that comply with the "Regulations on the Evaluation of Measurement Assurance Capabilities of Enterprises Producing Quantified Packaged Goods" and the "Evaluation Standards" can use the nationally unified "C" mark indicating that the net content is qualified on the quantitatively packaged goods they produce.

The main functions of the "C" mark are: first, to indicate that the measurement assurance capability of the product manufacturer meets the requirements, which is a symbol of honor for the enterprise; second, to indicate that the net content of the product meets the requirements, which is a symbol of consumer It is a reassuring sign for consumers and can play a role in guiding consumption. The use and promotion of the "C" mark will play a positive role in solving the problem of short and small quantities of quantitatively packaged goods at the source, creating a safe and satisfactory shopping environment for consumers, safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of producers and consumers, and playing a positive role in promoting .

TM is the abbreviation of TRADEMARK. American trademarks are usually marked with TM, which does not necessarily refer to a registered trademark. The circle R is the abbreviation of REGISTER. When used in trademarks, it means registered trademark. The Implementing Regulations of my country's Trademark Law stipulates that when using a registered trademark, you can indicate "registered trademark" or "registered trademark" on the goods, product packaging, instructions or other attachments. mark. The registration mark includes the circle R. When using a registered mark, it should be marked on the upper right corner or lower right corner of the trademark.

Therefore, TM and R are trademark marks of different countries and have no special relationship. Some domestic companies do not understand the legal provisions and blindly imitate American companies and use the TM mark on their trademarks.

In order to ensure the correct answer, I also consulted relevant personnel of the "State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China" on this issue. According to their explanation, TM is the copyright used during the registration and review period of the trademark. logo, and the circle R is a copyright logo that can only be used after the review period and approval!