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Excuse me, can the RMB symbol "¥" be used as a trademark or logo?

1 The RMB symbol is a sign that is prohibited from being used as a trademark under Article 10 of the Trademark Law, and is prohibited in item 4 of that article. The RMB symbol is the official symbol of the People's Bank of China for the RMB. Even if it is a deformed design, it will be difficult to pass as long as the basic characteristics of this symbol are retained. Several units have applied for it before, but none of them were approved in the end. Article 10 The following signs shall not be used as trademarks: (1) Those that are identical or similar to the country name, national flag, national emblem, military flag or medal of the People's Republic of China, or the same as the name or landmark of a specific place where the central state agency is located The names and graphics of the building are the same; (2) The names, flags, national emblems, and military flags of foreign countries are the same or similar, except with the consent of the government of that country; (3) The names, flags, and emblems of intergovernmental international organizations are the same Identical or similar, except with the consent of the organization or not likely to mislead the public; (4) Identical or similar to the official mark or inspection mark indicating implementation of control and guarantee, except for those authorized; (5) Same as "red" The names and symbols of "Cross" and "Red Crescent" are the same or similar; (6) are ethnically discriminatory; (7) are exaggerated and deceptive; (8) are harmful to socialist morals or have other adverse effects. Place names of administrative divisions at or above the county level or foreign place names known to the public shall not be used as trademarks. However, exceptions are made where place names have other meanings or are part of collective trademarks or certification marks; registered trademarks using place names will continue to be valid.