When you look at a trademark, some mark it with a TM and some mark it with a circle R. What's the difference between the two? Let's take a look.
Legal provisions
"TM" is the abbreviation of the English trademark, refers to the trademark symbol, generally marked on the trademark being applied for.
R trademark generally shows an "R" in the circle, R is the acronym of the English register, referring to the "registered trademark" mark, meaning that the trademark has been examined by the trademark Office and become a registered trademark.
The TM trademark has been applied for registration to the Trademark Office, but it is still under review and has not yet passed, that is to say, it is still in progress. The R trademark is registered successfully, that is, when it is completed.
Different legal effects TM trademarks are not legally recognized trademarks, and therefore are not protected by national laws for trademark rights. R trademark has been registered successfully, has a specific, protected by law, any other person without authorization shall not use.
When you submit the application materials and receive the acceptance notice, you can use the TM trademark, and you can use the R trademark only after a long review period and a registration certificate.
What is the meaning of the TM trademark? Although the TM trademark is not a true trademark, after the trademark Office has applied for the trademark, it has the priority to use the trademark, that is, if others apply for the trademark, priority will be given to the first application.
The R trademark is protected by law