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What do the TM and R behind the trademark mean?

Trademark annotation TM can play a certain protective role. However, if the trademark has not been approved and registered by the Trademark Office, it will not be protected by law. This is only when the unregistered trademark reaches a certain level of popularity. Only under the trademark law can we obtain legal protection to a certain extent.

The circle R is the mark of "registered trademark", which means that the trademark has been applied for registration with the National Trademark Office and has been reviewed and approved by the Trademark Office to become a registered trademark.

Extended information:

Trademarks protect trademark registrants by ensuring that they have the exclusive right to identify the source of goods or services, or to license others to use them for remuneration. .

Broadly speaking, trademarks promote a positive and enterprising spirit around the world by rewarding trademark registrants with recognition and economic benefits. Trademark protection also prevents unscrupulous competitors, such as counterfeiters, from using similar distinctive marks to promote inferior or different products or services. This system enables skilled and enterprising people to produce and sell goods and services under the fairest possible conditions, thereby promoting the development of international trade.

Trademarks are an important part of the product and packaging decoration. A trademark with exquisite design, profound meaning, novelty and outstanding personality can well decorate the product and beautify the packaging, making consumers happy to buy.

Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia-TM Baidu Encyclopedia-Trademark