Legal analysis: Trademarks can be divided into eight categories according to different standards and different angles:
(1) According to the composition form of trademarks, they can be divided into word mark, graphic trademarks and combination trademarks of graphics and characters.
(2) according to the use and function of trademarks, they can be divided into commodity trademarks and service trademarks.
(3) according to the difference of trademark owners and users, it can be divided into manufacturing trademarks, sales trademarks and collective trademarks.
(4) according to the management of trademarks, it can be divided into registered trademarks and unregistered trademarks.
(5) According to the motive of trademark users, it can be classified into joint trademark, defensive trade mark and certification trademark.
(6) according to the meaning of trademarks, they can be divided into meaningful trademarks and meaningless trademarks.
(7) trademarks can be classified according to the way they are used, which can be divided into main trademarks, sub-trademarks, commodity group trademarks and specific commodity trademarks.
(8) according to the carrier classification of trademarks, they can be divided into plane trademarks and three-dimensional trademarks.
legal basis: article 3 of the trademark law of the people's Republic of China is a registered trademark, including commodity trademark, service trademark, collective trademark and certification trademark; Trademark registrants enjoy the exclusive right to use trademarks and are protected by law.
the term "collective trademark" as mentioned in this law refers to a sign registered in the name of a group, association or other organization for members of the organization to use in commercial activities, so as to show the membership of users in the organization.
the term "certification mark" as mentioned in this law refers to a mark controlled by an organization that has the ability to supervise a commodity or service and used by units or individuals outside the organization to prove the origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality or other specific qualities of the commodity or service.
special matters concerning the registration and management of collective trademarks and certification trademarks shall be stipulated by the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council.