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What is a trademark?

Legal analysis: Trade mark is a specialized legal term. After a brand or part of a brand is registered by the relevant government departments in accordance with the law, it is called a "trademark". Trademarks are protected by law, and the registrant has exclusive rights. Well-known trademarks in the international market are often registered in many countries. There is a distinction between "registered trademarks" and "unregistered trademarks" in China. Registered trademarks are trademarks that are protected by law after being registered with relevant government departments. Unregistered trademarks are not protected by trademark laws.

Legal basis: "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 3 Trademarks approved and registered by the Trademark Office are registered trademarks, including commodity trademarks, service trademarks, collective trademarks, and certification marks; trademark registration Everyone has the exclusive right to use a trademark and is protected by law.

The term "collective trademark" as mentioned in this Law refers to a mark registered in the name of a group, association or other organization for use by members of the organization in commercial activities to indicate the user's membership in the organization.