Trademark registration is the process of formally filing a trademark application with the appropriate government agency (such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the US or the European Union Intellectual Property Office in the EU). The purpose of registration is to obtain legal protection and exclusive rights to use the trademark for the specific goods or services listed in the application. Trademark registration provides valuable benefits, including the ability to enforce the trademark against infringers, use the  symbol, and establish a stronger legal position in case of disputes.