What is the difference between a domain name and a trademark?

When it comes to registration, the registration of trademarks is stricter than that of domain names, and trademark registration must have a business license, and the registration of an individual's license requires the same ID card as that of the individual license operator. However, domain name registration does not require a license, in other words, as long as there is ID card information in the case of real-name registration, it can be registered.

Trademark transactions must be entrusted to the State Trademark Office for the record of the first agency to submit materials, we often deal with trademark transactions, will inform customers in advance, this cycle in 4-6 months, but as far as possible in a shorter period of time to complete, so that customers as soon as possible to get the trademark, so that the promotion. The transaction of domain names is completely market-oriented, and the buying and selling are timely and effective, and the transaction is free.

A trademark is a sign that distinguishes goods or services, and both trademarks and domain names are identifiable and exclusive, and both have the function of advertising. However, there are clear differences between domain names and trademarks, mainly in the following aspects:

1. The two are applicable to different objects.

A trademark is used to identify goods or services and can only be used on goods or services; Domain names are used to identify computer users, and computer users are not commodities.

Second, the basis of the identification of the two is different.

The identification of a trademark derives from its distinctiveness, and two or more identical trademarks can be registered at the same time when the goods or services produced or operated by different legal entities are not at all.

The identity of a domain name is guaranteed by its uniqueness. Regardless of the type of business engaged in by the legal entity, and regardless of whether they are located in different countries or regions, they cannot register the same domain name.

Third, the basis of exclusivity of the two is different.

The exclusivity of a registered trademark is extinguished on different types of goods or services, or outside the geographical scope for which the trademark is applied for registration, or beyond the validity period of the registration.

As long as the registered domain name pays the maintenance fee on time, it can be excluded from all registered or to be registered domain names worldwide indefinitely, with neither territorial nor time-sensitivity.

Fourth, the principles obtained by the two are different.

The principle of obtaining a trademark varies from country to country, with some countries adopting the first-to-register principle, some countries adopting the first-to-use principle, and some countries adopting the hybrid principle.

Domain names are registered first-in-law, and they cannot be used on the Internet without first registration.

Fifth, the classification principles and basis of the two are different.

When the applicant files an application for trademark registration, the trademark registration authority requires the applicant to clearly record the type of goods or services to be identified by the trademark for trademark registration in accordance with the corresponding classification standards.

Except for restrictions on the selection of top-level domain names or second-level domain names due to the applicant's own legal attributes, domain name registration applicants are not required to state the content of their business activities, let alone clearly state the types of goods or services.

Sixth, the two have different ways of obtaining them.

Trademark registration is carried out independently by the specialized agencies of each country or region in accordance with the laws of each country or region. The examination of trademark registration is limited to the country or region, and there is a possibility that the legal subjects in different countries have the same trademark.

Domain name registrations are carried out independently by registries located in different countries. The domain name can only be registered if no one has registered the domain name in question, so each registered domain name is unique in the world, and there is no situation where the legal subjects of different countries have separate claims for the same domain name.

1. The objects to which the two apply are different. Trademarks are used to identify goods and can only be used on goods. Domain names are used to identify computer users, and computer users are not commodities.

2. The basis of the identification of the two is different. The identity of a trademark is derived from its distinctiveness, while the identity of a domain name is guaranteed by its uniqueness.

3. The basis for the exclusivity of the two is different. A registered trademark is not used on different types of goods (or services), or outside the scope of the territory for which registration is sought, or beyond the validity period of the registered lead. Registered domain names can theoretically be excluded from all registered or to be registered domain names worldwide for an indefinite period of time with a small maintenance fee, with neither territoriality nor timeliness.

Legal basis: Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China Article 3 Trademarks approved and registered by the Trademark Office are registered trademarks, including commodity trademarks, service trademarks, collective trademarks and certification trademarks; The trademark registrant enjoys the exclusive right to use the trademark and is protected by law.