TM "indicates what it means to declare that the logo is used as a TRADEMARK. Many goods have" TM "on their packages.
TM is the abbreviation of trademark, and American trademarks are usually marked with TM, which does not necessarily mean registered trademarks. R is the abbreviation of REGISTER, which means registered trademark when used in trademarks. According to the regulations for the implementation of China's trademark law, the use of registered trademarks can indicate "registered trademarks" or registration marks on commodities, commodity packages, manuals or other attachments. Registration marks include (note plus ) and (r plus ). The use of registration marks shall be marked in the upper right corner or the lower right corner of the trademark. Therefore, TM and R are trademarks of different countries, and there is no special relationship. Some domestic companies do not understand the legal provisions and blindly imitate American companies and use TM marks on trademarks.
please accept, thank you! What does the word TM mean on the package?
TM is the abbreviation of TRADEMARK. American trademarks are usually marked with TM, which does not necessarily refer to registered trademarks. In China, it only means that an application for trademark registration has been filed, but no trademark registration certificate has been obtained.
R is the abbreviation of REGISTER, which means registered trademark when used in trademarks. The regulations for the implementation of China's Trademark Law stipulate that the use of registered trademarks can indicate "registered trademarks" or registration marks on commodities, commodity packages, instructions or other attachments. Registration marks include (note plus ) and (r plus ). The use of registration marks shall be marked in the upper right corner or the lower right corner of the trademark.
Therefore, TM and R are trademarks of different countries, and there is no special relationship. Some domestic companies do not understand the legal provisions and blindly imitate American companies and use TM marks on trademarks.
Now many pharmaceutical companies use TM trademark to mislead consumers, so it is best to look for R mark when buying drugs.
In recent years, some enterprises have publicized their TM(TradeMark) in drug advertisements, and some provincial (autonomous regions and municipalities) drug regulatory authorities have approved such advertisements to promote TM trademark, which have been filed with the national drug regulatory authorities. But recently, the reporter learned from the relevant departments that the packaging, labels and instructions of drugs with TM logo trademarks are no longer filed.
trademarks with TM shall not be used as registered trademarks
According to the regulations of the State Food and Drug Administration, trademarks with TM logo have not been registered, and belong to logos, characters and patterns without any approval. According to the requirements of the Provisional Regulations on the Administration of Labels and Instructions for Drug Packaging, they shall not be used as registered trademarks in drug packaging and labels without authorization.
Our province will no longer record trademarks with TM logo
To this end, Jilin Food and Drug Administration has also issued a notice, which pointed out that the provincial bureau will no longer record drug packaging, labels and instructions with TM logo; Before the national bureau has made clear provisions, the packaging, labels and instructions of trademarks with TM logo approved by the provincial bureau can continue to be used.
TM only means that it has applied to the State Trademark Office.
According to industry insiders, TM trademark does not protect trademarks in China. TM means that the trademark has been applied to the State Trademark Office, and the State Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Acceptance, which has entered an objection period. This can prevent others from applying repeatedly, and also means that existing trademark holders have the priority to use it. The examination and approval procedures of national drug trademarks and the time it takes are usually within 18 months. Due to the time, many drug manufacturers often take TM before formal approval.
people in the industry remind consumers that because American trademarks are usually marked with TM, in China, they only indicate that they have applied for trademark registration, but they have not obtained a trademark registration certificate; R (abbreviation of R(Register) really means that it is a registered trademark. Therefore, when purchasing drugs, beware of salespeople exaggerating the curative effect in the name of TM, thus being misled and cheated. What's the meaning of TM and R on the package of goods?
Chinese means "registration". Putting this mark on a commodity or service tells people that the graphics or words marked on it are not only registered trademarks, but also registered trademarks in Dongguan, which are protected by national laws. No other individual or organization can use them without authorization. TM is the abbreviation of English trade mark, which means "business mark" in Chinese, so TM means "trade mark", and its function is to tell people that the graphic or text it marks is the trademark of this commodity or service, not the name or advertising. Now you know the difference between TM and R. "TM" is a trademark logo and "R" is a registered trademark logo, and their legal protection is different. When the trademark has not been registered as a trademark in Dongguan, mark "TM", which is to tell the public that this graphic or text is used as a "trademark" of goods or services, not a name or advertising, so as to prevent the graphic or text marked by it from flowing into the public domain and not being able to apply for a registered trademark and enjoying exclusive rights; Marking it with "TM" at the same time can also be used as proof of using the graphic or text as a trademark. When applying for registration of a trademark, it enjoys the right of prior use. When a trademark becomes a registered trademark, it can be marked with "R" or "Note" in the upper right corner or lower right corner, or directly marked as "registered trademark". Remember that the registration mark must be placed in the upper right corner or lower right corner of the trademark, which is stipulated in the Regulations for the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China. Another point to note is that after applying for trademark registration and obtaining the Notice of Acceptance issued by the State Trademark Office, it is still not allowed to mark the registration mark on the trademark before the Trademark Registration Certificate, because the Notice of Acceptance issued by the State Trademark Office is only the beginning of the trademark registration procedure. This Notice of Acceptance only indicates that the Trademark Office has accepted the application for trademark registration, but does not indicate whether the application is approved. In fact, although a considerable number of trademark registration applications have been accepted by the Trademark Office, they have been rejected after examination and finally failed to register successfully. Therefore, it is suggested to mark "TM" instead of "R" during this period, otherwise it will constitute an illegal act of impersonating a registered trademark, and a fine of less than 2% of the illegal business amount or less than 2 times of the illegal profit will be imposed. What is the meaning of TM printed on the packaging of Dongguan Pilotage intellectual property goods?
"TM" is the abbreviation of "trademark" in English. It is the abbreviation of "register" in English. TM and? " They all play a suggestive role. Usually, they all appear in the upper right corner or lower right corner of some signs. "TM" indicates that the sign is used as a trademark, while "?" It means that the mark 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. In fact, it is not: is China's law right? There are clear regulations on the use of TM, but there are no regulations on 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 TM regardless of whether the logo applies for trademark registration.
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What does it mean to have a TM on the general commodity packaging? Example: household appliances, food, kitchen utensils and so on. . . .
What is TM, and the difference between TM and circle R
In China, TM on a trademark also has its special meaning. In fact, TM does not protect the trademark, but it is different from R. TM means that the trademark has been applied to the State Trademark Office, and the State Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Acceptance, which has entered an objection period, so as to prevent others from filing repeated applications, and also means that existing trademark holders have priority to use it.
circled r is the mark of "registered trademark", which means that the trademark has been applied for registration in the State Trademark Office and passed the examination by the Trademark Office, and has become a registered trademark. R in the circle is the initial letter of English register registration.
a registered trademark has the characteristics of exclusiveness, exclusivity and uniqueness, which belongs to the owner of the registered trademark and is protected by law. No enterprise or individual may use it without the permission or authorization of the owner of the registered trademark, otherwise it will bear tort liability.
TM means trademark symbol, that is, words, graphics or symbols marked with TM are trademarks, but they may not be registered (unregistered ones are not protected by law). TM is the abbreviation of English trademark. What do you mean by TM on some commodity packages?
about Trade Marks: "TM" is the abbreviation of the initial letter of the English word "trademark", which means that the marked trademark may be unregistered or in the process of applying for registration. "R" is an international registered trademark mark, and it is the initial capital letter of the English word "register", which means registered.