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What does TM behind many brands mean?

Tencent Messenger (TM) is an instant messaging software with office features launched by Tencent to seize the market demand and target mature office users. Its safe and practical online business, electronic business cards, TM secretary, video voice, encrypted message transmission and other powerful functions make your communication faster and your work efficiency more outstanding! What is TM and its difference from the circle R? In China, trademark The TM on the mark 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 an "Acceptance Notice" "Book" has entered the opposition period, which can prevent others from filing repeated applications and also means that existing trademark holders have priority to use the trademark. The circle R indicates "registered trademark", which means that the trademark has been applied for registration at 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. A registered trademark has the characteristics of exclusivity, exclusivity, and uniqueness. It is owned exclusively by the owner of the registered trademark and is protected by law. No enterprise or individual may use it without the permission or authorization of the owner of the registered trademark, otherwise it will bear infringement liability. 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). TM is the abbreviation of English trademark. What is TM, R mark? What does TM mean? In some product trademark descriptions, ××TM is indicated, so is this ×× a registered trademark? Because trademarks registered in my country generally have an r mark instead of a TM mark, what is the difference and connection between this TM and R? Answer: TM is the abbreviation of TRADEMARK. American trademarks are usually marked with TM, which does not necessarily refer to 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 trademark marks of different countries and have no special relationship. Some domestic companies do not understand the legal provisions and blindly imitate American companies and use the TM mark on their trademarks.