1) Differences in scope of application. Trademarks are marks used on goods or services. Special signs refer to names consisting of words and graphics used in national and international cultural, sports, scientific research and other social welfare activities approved by the State Council. and abbreviations, emblems, mascots and other marks. It can use the mark on advertisements, souvenirs and other items related to public welfare activities, and allows others to use the special mark on goods or services approved by the industrial and commercial administration department of the State Council. used on.

(2) Adjusted by different laws and regulations. Registered trademarks are protected by the Trademark Law, and special signs are specially protected by the "Regulations on the Management of Special Signs" promulgated in July 1996.

Special signs are a special existence, which refer to the names composed of words and graphics used by national and international cultural, sports, scientific research and other social welfare activities approved by the State Council. and abbreviations, emblems, mascots and other signs. Applicants for special signs should be organizers or organizers of social welfare activities approved by the State Council. After registration, they will be protected by special signs.