Commonly used English words cannot be registered as trademarks. If commonly used English words can have a large-scale distinctive effect on designated goods or services, then these commonly used words can be registered as trademarks. For example, Apple, we all know that it means apple in Chinese, and it refers to a kind of fruit. However, Apple is not allowed to be registered as a trademark for this fruit and is not protected. But for computers, Apple can be registered as a trademark because it has no meaning with computers. Therefore, whether a common word can be registered as a trademark depends on its relationship with the goods or services.