What is TM and its difference from the circle R

In China, the TM on the trademark also has its own special meaning. In fact, the TM mark does not protect the trademark. It is different from the R Differently, TM means that the trademark has been applied to the National Trademark Office, and the National Trademark Office has also issued a "Notice of Acceptance" and entered the opposition period. This can prevent others from filing repeated applications. It also means that the existing trademark The trademark holder has priority right of use.

The circle R is the mark of "registered trademark", which means that the trademark has been applied for registration with the National Trademark Office and has been reviewed and approved by the Trademark Office to become a registered trademark. The R in the circle is the first letter of English register.

Registered trademarks have the characteristics of exclusivity, exclusivity, and uniqueness. They are exclusively owned by the owner of the registered trademark and are protected by law. No enterprise or individual may use it without the permission or authorization of the owner of the registered trademark. , otherwise you will bear infringement liability.

The use of TM means the 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