Special trademark symbols

Special trademark symbols include TM, SM, circle R, circle P, and circle C.

TM means trademark and is the abbreviation of English TradeMark (commodity mark). TM is an English marking method. You can mark it at will. You do not have to wait for application. Marking TM just means that the mark is being used as a trademark. The Chinese marking method is to put the word "commerce" in a circle.

The circle R is the "registered trademark" mark, which is the first letter of Register in English. Only trademarks that have been approved and registered can be marked. The Chinese marking method is to put the word "note" in a circle and place it in the upper right corner or lower right corner of the registered trademark.

When applying for a trademark, some special characters are not allowed to be used according to regulations.

Trademark Law provides: Article 10 The following trademarks may not be used by merchants as trademarks:

(1) Same as the Chinese People’s Republic of China** * Identical or closely similar to the country’s name, national flag, national emblem, national anthem, military flag, military emblem, military anthem, medals, etc., as well as the same or similar names and symbols of the central government agencies. , the name or title of a specific location, or the name of a landmark building, or the same image; (2) the same name or national flag of a foreign country; If the emblem, national emblem, or military flag is equal, identical, or nearly identical, exceptions shall be made with the consent of the government of the country;

(3) The same government as the international organization If the name, flag, emblem and other symbols are the same or similar, exceptions will be made if the organization has agreed to it or if it is not likely to mislead the public;

(4) The same as those indicated The official labels, logos and inspection seals that control and guarantee the product are the same or more recent, except for those that have been removed with authorization;

(5) Names and emblems that are the same or similar to the "Red Cross" or "Red Crescent";

(6) Those with ethnic discrimination;

(7) It is deceptive and can easily lead the public to misunderstand the quality, quantity, characteristics or place of origin and production of the product;

(8) It is harmful to the public; The influence of socialist ethics or morals or other negative influences.

The names of administrative administrative divisions at or above the county level or foreign place names known to the public shall not be used as trademarks. However, except for cases where the place name has other meanings or is an integral part of a collective trade mark or certification mark, registered trademarks using place names will continue to be valid.

Article 11 The following marks may not be registered as trademarks:

(1) Only the common name, graphics, and model of the product must be registered Number of products;

(2) Only directly express the quality, main raw materials, functions, uses, weight, quantity and other special points of the product;

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(3) Others lacking significant characteristics.

The marks listed in the preceding paragraph have acquired distinctive features through use and are easy to distinguish, and can be used to register trademarks.