1. TM means to mark the trademark with "TM" before it becomes a registered trademark. This is to tell the public that this graphic or text is used as a "trademark" for goods or services.

"TM" is the abbreviation of "TRADEMARK". It is neither a name nor an advertisement, so that the graphics or text marked on it can be prevented 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 graphic or text as a trademark, and other people can also use it. Only when applying for a registered trademark, you have the right to use it first.

2. 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 laws. It is protected and cannot be used by any other individual or organization without authorization.

"R" is the abbreviation of "register" in English, which has the following characteristics:

1. The R trademark has been registered and protected by law.

2. The R trademark has the characteristics of exclusivity, exclusivity, and uniqueness.

3. The transfer of R trademark is legal and has low risk.

4. It takes a short time to obtain the R trademark, and it can be used after signing a transfer contract.

5. The deposit for R trademark application for Taobao flagship store and specialty store is 50,000 yuan. 6. The deposit for R trademark application for Taobao mall specialty store is 100,000 yuan.

Extended information:

Article 26 of the "Implementing Rules of the Trademark Law": "The use of a registered trademark shall be marked with the word "registered trademark" or the registration mark (Note) or (R ). If it is inconvenient to mark it on the product, it should be marked on the product packaging or instructions and other attachments. "

The method of marking the registered trademark. According to the provisions of our country's laws, there are only three ways to mark a registered trademark, which is to add following the registered trademark:

1. Four Chinese characters for "registered trademark",

2 , "Note", add a circle outside the word "Note",

3. "R", add a circle outside the R. Any other method is inconsistent with the law.

Many businesses in China mark "TM" on their own initiative. Some companies have applied to the state to represent TM as a trademark, but have not yet obtained registration. "TM" is the English abbreviation of a registered trademark. Regardless of the regulations of other countries, our country's trademark law does not recognize TM, and the mark TM will not mean anything. ?

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