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Why are production and sales trademark registrations divided into two categories?

According to Article 3 of the Trademark Law, registered trademarks include commodity trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and certification marks.

1. Commodity trademarks are the most commonly used trademarks. They refer to the marks used by producers and operators on tangible goods that are produced, manufactured, processed, selected or distributed. They are also divided into manufacturing trademarks, sales trademarks, etc. Trademarks are the only marks that apply for priority protection under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.

2. Service trademarks are used to mark and distinguish intangible goods, that is, services and labor services. Most users are operators engaged in catering, hotels, entertainment, tourism, advertising and other services. According to Article 54 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Trademark Law": A service mark that has been continuously used until July 1, 1993, that is identical or similar to a service mark that has been registered by others for the same or similar services can continue to be used; however, in 1993 If the use is interrupted for more than 3 years after July 1, 2019, it shall not be continued to be used. Trademark registration