It takes 2 years for a trademark to be submitted for registration until the trademark registration certificate is issued.

During this process, a trademark has two statuses:

1. TM

The time of use is from when you get the "Notice of Acceptance of Trademark Registration Application" 》To issue the Trademark Registration Certificate.

Instructions for use are marked in the upper right corner of the trademark.

Meaning: A trademark under application.

2. Circle R

The period of use starts from the issuance of the "Trademark Registration Certificate".

Instructions for use are marked in the upper right corner of the trademark.

Meaning: A trademark that has been registered and protected by trademark law. TM