1. In our country’s laws, there is a clear regulation on the scope of use of service trademarks. The scope is limited to first, service places, second, service signs or tools, and third, Service supplies, the fourth are documents for corporate transactions, or items used in promotional materials, advertising materials, etc. Service marks can only be used in the four aspects mentioned above, and cannot be used in other aspects. Trademarks used in other fields cannot be called service marks. There is an essential difference between the two. .
2. So generally speaking, the status of service trademarks in our country is quite special, because it is not well known by everyone, and there is no relatively strong legal regulation. However, service trademarks It already has a very old history internationally.
3. Our country’s provisions on service marks in the Trademark Law also apply to service marks. It provides a clear definition of the scope of use of service marks and related protection and punishment regulations. Service marks and ordinary Like trademarks, they should be protected, and if they are infringed, certain compensation should be given. This is clearly stipulated by the law.
4. Generally speaking, the protection of service trademarks is mainly to allow producers and operators to compete fairly and orderly in the market economy, and not to take opportunistic measures and infringe on the rights and interests of others. to benefit oneself. Also under the condition of fair competition, it can also protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and promote the civilization and progress of the entire world. This is a result that everyone is willing to see.