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Can a symbol be trademarked?
To trademark a symbol: You must use the symbol to identify your goods and services, such as using the symbol in your company logo. You cannot trademark a symbol that you only use for personal purposes or that you use only as part of an item that you sell, such as a symbol printed on a t-shirt.
What are the 3 types of trademarks?
What you’ll learn:
- Arbitrary and Fanciful Trademarks.
- Suggestive Trademarks.
- Descriptive Trademarks.
How do you find out if a symbol is trademarked?
You can search all applied-for and registered trademarks free of charge by using the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). If your mark includes a design element, you will have to search it by using a design code.
How do I trademark my logo in Hong Kong?
An application to register a trade mark can be made online or it can be filed physically with the Trade Marks Registry, Intellectual Property Department, the Government of the Hong Kong SAR. A trade mark can only be registered if it is already in use or if there is an intention to use the trade mark.
What does the R mean on a logo?
registered trademark
The R symbol indicates that this word, phrase, or logo is a registered trademark for the product or service. It must only be used in the case of registered trademarks and by the owner or licensee. It also must only be used in the regions in which you possess a valid trademark registration.
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Hong Kong?
The application fee for the registration of a trade mark is HK$2,000 plus HK$1,000 per each additional class of goods or services, if any.
Do I need to register trademark?
You are not required to register your trademark, but where or whether you decide to register your trademark can determine the scope of your rights. Specifically, you can rely on common law rights or file for state, federal, or international trademark registration.
Is Nike trademarked?
Nike and Its Trademarks Nike holds several trademarks, including their famous swoosh symbol and the phrase “just do it.” Essentially, Nike has a trademark on its name, slogan, and symbol. If the company had failed to trademark any of these items, they could be used in another company’s marketing.
Which is better TM or R?
TM denotes that you are claiming a right to use your brand as a trademark, although it may not yet be registered with the relevant IP office. (R) signifies that your trademark is officially registered with the IP office in the country and for the goods and services that you are using it for.
What do the symbols on a trademark application mean?
This symbol indicates that you are claiming rights within that mark and will potentially deter others from using it. Additionally, the TM symbol can provide common law trademark rights to the user. This is the symbol you should use while you are waiting for your application to be reviewed by the USPTO to obtain a federal registration.
Is there an international registration of marks (Madrid Protocol) in Hong Kong?
Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol) to the Hong Kong SAR How to apply to register a trade mark in the Hong Kong SAR? (PDF format) Trade Marks Forms and Fees (Cap.
When to use the ™ symbol?
The ™ symbol is to be used when claiming rights to a good without a trademark registration. It can offer common law trademark rights to the user of the symbol and is the correct symbol to use in the interim while waiting for your registered trademark application to be approved.
What is the cap for trade marks forms and fees?
Trade Marks Forms and Fees (Cap. 43) [For applications filed before 4.4.2003] How to classify my goods/services? Trade Marks Decisions (Cap.