The ® symbol (the letter “R” in a circle) is an abbreviation for “Registered Trademark”, which refers to a trademark that has been officially registered with the trademark office of that particular country or internationally. In some cases, this symbol can only be used with trademarks that have already been successfully registered. It signifies that the trademark has legal protection and its ownership is officially recognized.(more…)
The TM symbol (Trademark) is used to indicate that the mark is a trademark, even if it has not been officially registered yet. Using the TM symbol signifies the intent to protect the trademark from unauthorized use. It serves as a notice that the owner claims rights to that mark as an unregistered trademark. (more…)