1. What are the differences between trade names and trademarks
1. Functions and Different functions
First of all, trade names are used to distinguish different companies, while trademarks are used to distinguish different products. Generally speaking, a company or enterprise can only have one trade name. As for trademarks, trademarks can be registered according to different products. Under certain circumstances, trade names can sometimes be used as trademarks, but trademarks cannot be used to a certain extent. of.
2. Different forms of expression
According to the provisions of the "Enterprise Name Registration Management Regulations", Trade names generally can only be composed of two or more characters. According to the provisions of my country's Trademark Law, trademarks can be combined with numbers, graphics, pinyin, colors, and English letters. It can also be seen that there is a big difference in expression between the two.
3. The scope and effect of use are different
China’s regulations on trademark rights are trademarks Once registered, it is valid nationwide, and the useful life of trademark rights is also stipulated to be ten years, and can be renewed after expiration; while trade name rights have certain regional restrictions, and must first be approved by the national industrial and commercial administration It can be used within a certain area after approval by the General Administration, but there is no limit on the period of use of the business name, that is, as long as it is approved, it can be used for life.
2. Definition of trademarks and trade names
Trademarks refer to words, graphics, letters, numbers, three-dimensional logos, color combinations and the above composed of a combination of elements and used in goods orIn service classification, a mark is used to distinguish different sources of goods or services. A registered trademark is protected by the Trademark Law, and the registrant enjoys the exclusive right to use the trademark
Trade name refers to the name used by operators engaged in production or business activities. The part used to represent one's business name when registering is the specific logo and name of a factory, store, company, group, etc., and enjoys the exclusive right to use it in accordance with the law. Simply put, a trade name is the trade name or business name of the manufacturer.
The above is the difference between the two. Trademarks and trade names both play a great role in enterprises. Both are related to the business reputation and reputation of enterprises. Good reputation for the product. Only by paying attention to the existence of these two can enterprises develop better.