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What happens if the trademark of a product is not marked with TM or R?

Don’t worry if the product’s trademark is not marked with “TM” or “R”. The trademark holder has the right to mark, which means that the trademark holder can choose to mark or not mark the trademark "TM" or "R".

In China, "R" and "Note" are registered Trademark mark, "TM" belongs to the European and American judicial system, and means "trademark" in English. Therefore, many foreign-funded enterprises use "TM" in their trademarks. It is actually misleading for Chinese enterprises to use "TM" in their trademarks, but the country does not Prohibited, both can be marked or not.

Extended information:

The difference between tm trademark and r trademark:

1. Different legal meanings

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Both of them indicate that the text or graphic mark is a commercial mark and is used in commercial activities. The difference is that the tm trademark does not have legal protection. When applying for a registered trademark, the r trademark has the right to use it first. The legal significance of trademark protection is that the trademark user has exclusive rights.

2. Different usage times

When the trademark has not become a registered trademark, the "TM" mark is used. After becoming a registered trademark, you can mark the "r" or "note" registration mark in the upper right corner or lower right corner, or directly indicate it as a "registered trademark"

Note: Using a registered trademark can be used on the product. , "Registered trademark" or registered mark should be marked on the product packaging, instructions or other attachments. The registered mark includes (note plus o) and (r plus o). The registration mark should be marked in the upper right corner or lower right corner of the trademark. /p>

3. Different use values

Registering a trademark takes a long time and requires a long application and review time. After obtaining the registered trademark certificate, the trademark user enjoys exclusive rights and the enterprise builds its brand through the trademark. , promote enterprises. The value of r trademark is greater than that of tm trademark.

Baidu Encyclopedia - "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"

Baidu Encyclopedia - "Regulations on the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"