Circle r trademark symbol how to#

What is the TM symbol and when should I use it? How do you let others know that the term or name you have adopted is a trademark? You do that not only by using the term properly as a trademark (read more here), but also by using the proper notification symbol. Other regional companies may also have a trademark it would like to protect. Some small start-up companies start using their marks before they ever apply for trademark protection at the USPTO.

In order to qualify for Federal protection, a trademark owner must be using its mark in interstate commerce (to learn more about interstate commerce, read our blog post here). Although trademarks with Federal trademark protection enjoy greater benefits and can be more valuable, not all trademarks qualify for Federal protection at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). To learn more about the different types of trademarks eligible for trademark protection, please read our blog post here. What is a trademark?Ī trademark is a word, symbol, logo or combination of these that differentiate your company’s goods or services from your competitor’s. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the TM symbol and the circle R symbol when using your trademark? The differences between the two are important, so please read on.

Circle r trademark symbol how to#

Navigating how to use your trademark is as important to understand as when to seek protection for your trademark.