Legal analysis: A commodity trademark is a sign used to distinguish the goods of a commodity producer or distributor from other people's goods. It has the function of distinguishing the different sources of goods and shows the quality and characteristics of goods. A service trademark is a sign used to distinguish the service of a service provider from that of others. It has the function of distinguishing different sources of services and shows the quality and characteristics of services.
legal basis: article 3 of the trademark law of the people's Republic of China is a registered trademark, including commodity trademark, service trademark, collective trademark and certification trademark; Trademark registrants enjoy the exclusive right to use trademarks and are protected by law. The term "collective trademark" as mentioned in this Law refers to a sign registered in the name of a group, association or other organization for members of the organization to use in commercial activities, so as to show the membership of users in the organization. The term "certification trademark" as mentioned in this Law refers to a mark controlled by an organization that has the ability to supervise a commodity or service and used by units or individuals outside the organization to prove the origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality or other specific qualities of the commodity or service. Special matters concerning the registration and management of collective trademarks and certification trademarks shall be stipulated by the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council.