What's the difference between "TM" and "R" signs?

"TM" and "R" both play a suggestive role. It usually appears in the upper right corner or lower right corner of some signs. "TM" means that the logo is used as a trademark, and "R" means that the logo is already a registered trademark and enjoys the exclusive right to use the trademark. ? It has been pointed out that "TM" means that the trademark has been applied to the State Trademark Office, and the State Trademark Office has also issued the Notice of Acceptance of Trademark Registration, that is, the Notice of Acceptance of Trademark Registration is the premise of using the "TM" logo. Actually, it's not: China's laws clearly stipulate the use of R, but not the use and management of TM. As long as the operator wants to inform others that a logo is used as a trademark, he can use the "TM" logo regardless of whether the logo applies for trademark registration. ? However, it must be clear that "R", 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 "TM" logo is the same as or similar to a registered trademark, it will constitute infringement of other trademarks and will also be punished. Also, if a trademark with "TM" logo is not registered in time, and other enterprises preempt the trademark, then after the registered trademark of others is officially registered, this enterprise can no longer use the trademark with "TM" logo, otherwise it will constitute infringement. ? Yuyao Baichuan Information Consulting Service Center specializes in company registration, trademark registration and patent application. We can help you solve any problems about intellectual property rights, so that your enterprise can have no worries and create value for you with our services!