There are many types of franchising, which can be divided into voluntary franchising, entrusted franchising and franchising according to the proportion of capital contribution and operation mode. The so-called franchise means that the headquarters authorizes the brand to the franchise store. In other words, the headquarters must have a brand before it can be authorized to franchise stores. In other words, the headquarters must first obtain the trademark registration certificate issued by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.
TM, that is, extended data, is the copyright mark used by trademarks during registration and examination. TM is the abbreviation of English trademark, which means that the trademark has been applied to the State Trademark Office, and the State Trademark Office has issued the Notice of Acceptance, which has entered the objection period to prevent others from applying repeatedly, which also means that the existing trademark holders have the priority to use it.
Circle R is the mark of "registered trademark", which means that the trademark has been registered in the State Trademark Office and has been approved by the Trademark Office to become a registered trademark. R in the circle is the initial letter of English register registration. Circle R is a copyright mark, which can only be used during the review period and after approval.
Only registered trademarks are protected by law. Registered trademarks have the characteristics of exclusiveness, exclusiveness and uniqueness. It belongs to the registered trademark owner and is protected by law. Without the permission or authorization of the registered trademark owner, no enterprise or individual may use it, otherwise it will bear tort liability.
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