There is no provision for "TM" in our country's laws and regulations.

What is the difference between "TM" and "?" marks?

"TM" is the abbreviation of "trademark" in English, and "?" is the English word for "registration" Abbreviation for "register". "TM" and "?" both serve as reminders. They 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 has been registered. Trademark, enjoy exclusive rights to trademark.

Some people pointed out that "TM" means that the trademark has been applied to the State Trademark Office, and the State Trademark Office has also issued a "Trademark Registration Acceptance Notice", that is, the "Trademark Registration Acceptance Notice" 》 is the 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 that a certain mark is used as a trademark, regardless of whether the mark applies for trademark registration, it will The "TM" designation may be used.

But it must be clear that "?", as a special symbol of a registered trademark, can only be marked after the trademark is officially registered. Otherwise, it will be a counterfeit trademark and will be punished. If a trademark with the "TM" logo is identical or similar to a registered trademark, it will constitute infringement of other trademarks and will also be punished. Also, if the trademark with the "TM" logo is not registered in time and other companies rush to register the trademark, then after the trademark registered by others is officially registered, the company can no longer use the trademark with the "TM" logo, otherwise constitutes infringement.

Quoted from: Stander Trademark Office