In addition to the United States, several countries recognize use of the symbol ® to designate registration. When a foreign applicant’s use of the symbol on the specimens is based on a registration in a foreign country, the use is appropriate.

The following foreign countries use the ® symbol to indicate that a mark is registered in their country:

1. Belgium
2. China (People’s Republic)
3. Costa Rica
4. Denmark
5. Ecuador
6. Germany
7. Guatemala
8. Hungary
9. Ireland
10. Luxembourg
11. Netherlands
12. Nicaragua
13. Poland
14. Sweden

In addition, owners of European Union trademarks use the ® symbol to indicate that their mark is registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office.