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. Luxembourg
10. Netherlands
11. Nicaragua
12. Poland
13. Sweden