Why do most product packages have a TM logo? What does it mean?
TM" indicates that the mark is used as a trademark. What does "TM" mean on many product packages?
TM is the abbreviation of TRADEMARK. American trademarks are usually marked with TM. It does not necessarily refer to a registered trademark. R is the abbreviation of REGISTER. When used in trademarks, it means registered trademarks. my country’s Trademark Law Implementation Regulations stipulate that registered trademarks can be used on goods, product packaging, instructions or other attachments. "Registered trademark" or registered mark. Registration marks include (note plus ○) and (R plus ○). The registered mark should be marked in the upper right corner or lower right corner of the trademark. Therefore, TM and R are trademarks in different countries. Mark, there is no special relationship. There are also some domestic companies who do not understand the legal provisions and blindly imitate American companies and use the TM mark on their trademarks.
Please adopt it, thank you! What does the word TM mean on product packaging? ?
TM is the abbreviation of TRADEMARK. American trademarks are usually marked with TM, which does not necessarily refer to a registered trademark. In China, it only means that an application for trademark registration has been filed and a trademark registration certificate has not been obtained.
R is the abbreviation of REGISTER, which when used in trademarks means registered trademarks. my country’s Trademark Law Implementation Regulations stipulate that when using a registered trademark, you can mark " "Registered Trademark" or registration mark. Registration marks include (Note plus ○) and (R plus ○). When using a registered mark, it should be marked on the upper right corner or lower right corner of the trademark.
Therefore, TM and R are There is no special relationship between the trademarks of different countries. Some domestic companies do not understand the legal provisions and blindly imitate American companies and use the TM mark on their trademarks.
Many pharmaceutical companies now use the TM trademark to mislead consumers. It is best to look for the R mark when buying medicines
In recent years, some companies have promoted their TM (TradeMark, meaning trademark) trademarks in drug advertisements, and some provincial (regional, municipal) drug regulatory authorities have approved Such advertisements promoting the TM trademark have been registered with the national drug regulatory authorities. However, reporters recently learned from relevant departments that pharmaceutical packaging, labels and instructions with the TM logo are no longer registered.
Trademarks with TM must not be used as registered trademarks
The State Food and Drug Administration stipulates that trademarks with TM logo have not been registered and are logos, words, and patterns without any approval. According to the " According to the requirements of the "Regulations on the Administration of Drug Packaging Labels and Instructions" (Interim), it is not allowed to be added to drug packaging and labels without authorization and used as a registered trademark.
Our province will no longer register trademarks with the TM logo
To this end, the Jilin Provincial Food and Drug Administration also issued a notice stating that the provincial bureau will no longer record drug packaging, labels, and instructions with trademarks bearing the TM logo; until the national bureau has clearly stated , the packaging, labels and instructions of the trademark with the TM logo that have been approved by the provincial bureau can continue to be used.
TM only means that it has filed an application with the National Trademark Office
Industry insiders say that in China, the TM trademark does not protect the trademark. What TM means is that the trademark has been submitted to the National Trademark Office. The Trademark Office has filed an application, and the National Trademark Office has also issued a "Notice of Acceptance" and entered the opposition period. This prevents others from filing repeated applications and also indicates that existing trademark holders have priority to use the trademark. The approval process and time for national drug trademarks are usually within 18 months. Due to time constraints, many drug manufacturers often market the product without indicating TM before formal approval.
Industry insiders remind consumers that because American trademarks are usually marked with TM, in our country it only means that an application for trademark registration has been filed and no trademark registration certificate has been obtained; and R (abbreviation of Register) really means It is a registered trademark. Therefore, when purchasing medicine, beware of salespeople using the name of TM to exaggerate the efficacy, thereby being misled and defrauded. What do TM and R on product packaging mean?
The Chinese meaning of TM and R is "registered". Marking this mark on goods or services tells people that the graphics or words marked on it are not only registered trademarks, but also Dongguan trademarks. Registered trademarks are protected by national laws and cannot be used by any other individual or organization without authorization. "TM" is commonly seen in foreign trademarks. It is the abbreviation of "trade mark" in English. "Trade mark" in Chinese means "commercial mark", so "TM" means "trademark". Its function is to tell people that this The graphics or words marked on it are the trademarks of the goods or services, not the names or advertisements. Now you know the difference between TM and R. "TM" is a trademark logo, and "R" is a registered trademark logo. Both are affected by the trademark. The intensity of legal protection is different. When a trademark has not become a registered trademark in Dongguan, the "TM" mark is used to tell the public that this graphic or text is used as a "trademark" for goods or services, not a name. It is not an advertisement, so it can prevent the graphics or words marked on it from flowing into the public domain, and it cannot apply to become a registered trademark and enjoy exclusive rights; at the same time, the "TM" mark can also be used as proof of using the graphics or words as a trademark. When applying for a registered trademark, you have the right to use it first. When the trademark becomes a registered trademark, you can mark the "R" or "note" registration mark in the upper right corner or lower right corner, or directly indicate it as a "registered trademark". . Remember that the registration mark must be placed in the upper right corner or lower right corner of the trademark, which is stipulated in the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China". Another point to note is that when applying for trademark registration, you must obtain a national trademark. After the "Notice of Acceptance" issued by the National Trademark Office and before the "Trademark Registration Certificate", the registration mark is still not allowed to be marked on the trademark, because the "Notice of Acceptance" issued by the National Trademark Office is only the beginning of the trademark registration process. The Notice only indicates that the Trademark Office has accepted the trademark registration application, but does not indicate whether the application has been approved. In fact, a considerable number of trademark registration applications have been accepted by the Trademark Office, but were rejected after review and ultimately failed. The registration is successful. Therefore, it is recommended to mark "TM" instead of "R" during this period. Otherwise, it will constitute an illegal act of counterfeiting a registered trademark, and a fine of less than 20% of the illegal business volume or less than 2 times of the illegal profit will be imposed. What does the TM printed on the packaging of Dongguan Linghang's intellectual property products mean?
"TM" is the abbreviation of "trademark" in English, and "?" is the abbreviation of "register" in English. "TM" and "?" both serve as reminders and usually appear in the upper right corner or lower right corner of some signs. "TM" indicates that the mark is used as a trademark, while "?" indicates that the mark is already a trademark. Registered trademarks enjoy exclusive rights to trademarks.
Some people point out that "TM" means that the trademark has been applied to the National Trademark Office, and the National Trademark Office has also issued a "Trademark Registration Acceptance Notice." , that is, the "Notice of Acceptance of Trademark Registration" is a prerequisite for using the "TM" logo. In fact, it is not the case: Our country's laws have clear regulations on the use of ?, but there are no regulations on the use and management of TM. As long as the operator wants to inform others of something. A mark is a mark that is used as a trademark, and "TM" can be used regardless of whether the mark applies for trademark registration.
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Generally, product packaging is What does it mean to have a TM! Example: home appliances, food, kitchen utensils, etc. . . .
What is TM and how is it different from the circle R
In China, the TM on the trademark also has its own special meaning. In fact, the TM mark does not protect the trademark. It is different from the R Differently, TM means that the trademark has been applied to the National Trademark Office, and the National Trademark Office has also issued a "Notice of Acceptance" and entered the opposition period. This can prevent others from filing repeated applications. It also means that the existing trademark The trademark holder has priority right of use.
The circle R is the mark of "registered trademark", which means that the trademark has been applied for registration at the National Trademark Office and has been reviewed and approved by the Trademark Office to become a registered trademark. The R in the circle is the first letter of English register.
Registered trademarks have the characteristics of exclusivity, exclusivity, and uniqueness. They are exclusively owned by the owner of the registered trademark and are protected by law. No enterprise or individual may use it without the permission or authorization of the owner of the registered trademark. , otherwise you will bear infringement liability.
The use of TM means the trademark symbol, that is, the words, graphics or symbols marked with TM are trademarks, but they are not necessarily registered (unregistered ones are not protected by law). TM is the abbreviation of English trademark. What does it mean that there is TM on some product packages?
About trademarks: "TM" is the abbreviation of the English word "Trade Mark", which means that what is marked is a trademark, which may be an unregistered trademark or In the process of applying for registration. "R" is an internationally recognized registered trademark mark. It is the first capital letter of the English word "register", which means it has been registered.