1. Trademark symbol 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 R. TM means that the trademark has been submitted to the National Trademark Office. An application has been filed, and the National Trademark Office has issued a "Notice of Acceptance" and entered the opposition period. This will prevent others from filing repeated applications and also means that existing trademark holders have priority to use the trademark. The circle R indicates "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. A registered trademark has the characteristics of exclusivity, exclusivity, and uniqueness. It is owned exclusively by the owner of the registered trademark and is protected by law. No enterprise or individual may use it without the permission or authorization of the owner of the registered trademark, otherwise it will bear infringement liability. 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.

When the trademark has not become a registered trademark, the "TM" mark is marked. This is to tell the public that this graphic or text is used as a "trademark" for goods or services, not a name or an advertisement. Publicity, so as to prevent the graphics or words marked on it from flowing into the public domain and not being able to apply for registration as a registered trademark and enjoying exclusive rights; at the same time, the "TM" mark can also be used as proof of using the graphics or words as a trademark and apply for registration When using a trademark, you have the prior right to use it. "R" is the abbreviation of "register" in English. The Chinese meaning of "register" is "registration". Marking goods or services with this mark tells people that the graphics or words marked on it are not only trademarks, but also registered trademarks and are subject to national Under the protection of the law, no other individual or organization can use it without authorization. When the trademark has not become a registered trademark, marking the "TM" mark will tell the public that the graphics or words are for goods or services. The "trademark" is not used as a name or for advertising. This can prevent the graphics or text marked by it from flowing into the public domain. It cannot apply to become a registered trademark and enjoys exclusive rights. At the same time, it can also be used as a trademark if it is marked with a "TM" mark. The graphic or text serves as proof of the trademark and has the prior right to use it when applying for trademark registration.