The differences between well-known trademarks and famous trademarks are as follows: 1. Different geographical scopes. Well-known trademarks are known to the relevant public across the country, and famous trademarks are known to the relevant public in the province or local area; 2. The requirements for registration are different. A well-known trademark may be a registered trademark or an unregistered trademark, while a famous trademark must be a registered trademark.

Legal Basis

Article 14 of the "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" Well-known trademarks shall be determined as facts that need to be determined in handling trademark cases at the request of the parties . The following factors should be considered when determining a well-known trademark: (1) The degree of awareness of the trademark by the relevant public; (2) The duration of use of the trademark; (3) The duration, extent and geographical scope of any publicity work for the trademark; (4) ) Records that the trademark is protected as a well-known trademark; (5) Other factors that make the trademark famous. During the review of trademark registration and the investigation and handling of trademark violation cases by the industrial and commercial administrative departments, if the parties claim rights in accordance with Article 13 of this Law, the Trademark Office may determine the well-known status of the trademark based on the needs of reviewing and handling the case.