The difference between the R mark and the TM mark of a trademark:

1. Registration expression

Using TM means the meaning of the trademark symbol, that is, the text and graphics marked TM or symbols are trademarks, but not necessarily registered (unregistered ones are not protected by law). R is the abbreviation of REGISTER, which means registered trademark when used in trademarks.

2. Characteristic meaning

R is the abbreviation of REGISTER, which means registered trademark when used in trademarks. The circle R indicates a registered trademark, which means that the trademark has been applied for registration at the Trademark Office and has been reviewed and approved by the Trademark Office to become a registered trademark.

The TM on the trademark has its own special meaning. The TM mark does not protect the trademark. It is different from R. TM is the abbreviation of TradeMark, which includes both the registered trademark R and the direct use of the trademark without the trademark. Unregistered trademarks approved for registration by the Bureau.

3. Legal protection

The R trademark has the characteristics of exclusivity, exclusivity, and uniqueness. It is exclusively owned by the owner of the registered trademark and is protected by law. Any enterprise or individual without registration You cannot use the trademark with permission or authorization from the trademark owner, otherwise you will be liable for infringement.

Trademark annotation TM can play a certain protective role. However, if the trademark has not been approved and registered by the Trademark Office, it will not be protected by law. This is only when the unregistered trademark reaches a certain level of popularity. Only under Article 58 of the Trademark Law can we obtain legal protection to a certain extent.