FIFA has the following meanings:

1. Generally refers to the abbreviation of the International Football Federation

2. The cooperation between the International Football Federation and EA Sports The FIFA series of games launched

The International Football Federation (French: Fédération internationale de football association), referred to as FIFA, Chinese abbreviated as FIFA), is an international football organization composed of football players from all over the world. Association composition. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The current president of FIFA is Bai Lida.

FIFA was established in Paris, France on May 21, 1904. The 100th anniversary event was held in 2004, and in April 2004, the organization announced that total revenue would reach $1.64 billion between 2003 and 2006, and total profits would reach $144 million. On May 20, 2004, in order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of FIFA, the Brazilian national football team and the French national football team held a memorial match. In the end, the two sides shook hands with the 0-0 draw.

Distribution of regional football federations

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Distribution of regional football federations

FIFA is composed of six regional football associations. They are:

* Asian Football Confederation-Asia (AFC)

* African Football Confederation-Africa (CAF)

* South American Football Confederation Conference - South America (CONMEBOL)

* Confederation of North and Central American and Caribbean Football - Confederation of North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF)

* Oceania Football Confederation - Oceania ( OFC)

* European Football Confederation - Europe (UEFA)

FIFA also organizes the following world football competitions:

1. World Cup< /p>

2. Olympic Football Match

3. World Youth Cup

4. World Junior Cup

5. Women's World Cup

6. World Under-19 Women's Youth Football Championship

7. Interstate Nations Cup

8. World Champions Cup

9. World Cup Beach Soccer

FIFA is also responsible for formulating rules for player transfers, selecting the best football players of the year, and publishing the FIFA rankings of national teams every month.

The rules of football matches are formulated and implemented by the International Football Association Board. The Council is composed of 4 representatives from FIFA and one representative from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and other countries, totaling 8 people.

FIFA has also cooperated with EA Sports to launch a series of computer and TV game software, including the FIFA series of games and FIFA Street Football series.

2002 FIFA means 2002 World Cup, and TM is the abbreviation of TRADEMARK. American trademarks are usually marked with TM, which does not necessarily mean a registered trademark. R is the abbreviation of REGISTER. When used in trademarks, it means registered trademark. my country's Trademark Law Implementation Regulations stipulate that when using a registered trademark, you can indicate "registered trademark" or registered mark on the goods, product packaging, instructions or other attachments. . Registration marks include (Note plus ○) and (R plus ○). 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 trademarks of different countries and have no special relationship. There are also some domestic companies that do not understand the legal provisions? The M mark?

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 R. 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 will prevent others from filing repeated applications and also indicates that existing trademark holders have priority to use the trademark.

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).