Frequently Asked Questions
Reference to trademark protection
Is use of the symbol ® to be recommended ?
In principle, yes, but use must be in keeping with the facts, i.e. where geographically the trademark is used in conjunction with the symbol ® a corresponding trademark registration must have been obtained.
Use of the symbol ® must correspond to the reality and be true from all points of view.
If for example the symbol ® was used in conjunction with a trademark on a product not covered by a formal trademark registration or if the trademark with the symbol ® was used on products or advertisings in a jurisdiction where no registered trademark has been obtained, this might have undesired legal consequences.
In principle, yes, but use must be in keeping with the facts, i.e. where geographically the trademark is used in conjunction with the symbol ® a corresponding trademark registration must have been obtained.
Use of the symbol ® must correspond to the reality and be true from all points of view.
If for example the symbol ® was used in conjunction with a trademark on a product not covered by a formal trademark registration or if the trademark with the symbol ® was used on products or advertisings in a jurisdiction where no registered trademark has been obtained, this might have undesired legal consequences.





