1. Different functions and functions

First of all, trade names are used to distinguish different companies, while trademarks are used to distinguish different products. Generally speaking, a company or enterprise can only have one trade name. As for trademarks, trademarks can be registered according to different products. Under certain circumstances, trade names can sometimes be used as trademarks, but trademarks cannot be used to a certain extent. of.

2. Different forms of expression

According to the provisions of the "Enterprise Name Registration Management Regulations", a trade name can generally only be composed of two or more men. According to the provisions of my country's "Trademark Law" It is stipulated that for trademarks, numbers, graphics, pinyin, colors and English letters can be used in combination. It can also be seen that there is a big difference in expression between the two.

3. The scope and effect of use are different

China’s regulations on trademark rights are that once a trademark is registered, it is valid nationwide, and the period of use of the trademark right is also stipulated. It is valid for ten years and can be renewed after expiration; the trade name right has certain regional restrictions. It must first be approved by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce before being used in a certain area. However, there is no limit on the period of use of the trade name. , that is, once passed, it can be used for life.

2. Definition of trademarks and trade names

Trademarks refer to words, graphics, letters, numbers, three-dimensional logos, color combinations and combinations of the above elements that are used on goods or services. In terms of classification, a mark is used to distinguish different sources of goods or services. A registered trademark is protected by the Trademark Law, and the registrant enjoys the exclusive right to use the trademark

Trade name refers to the name used by operators engaged in production or business activities to represent their business names when registering is a specific logo and name of a factory, store, company, group or other enterprise, which enjoys the exclusive right to use it in accordance with the law. Simply put, a trade name is the trade name or business name of the manufacturer.

The above is the difference between the two. Trademarks and trade names both play a great role in enterprises. Both are related to the business reputation of the enterprise and the good reputation of the products. Only by paying attention to the existence of these two can enterprises develop better.