Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Maryland
tm vs. sm
what is the difference between a trademark and a service mark?
Asked on 10/14/06, 8:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Tracy
Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,
Re: tm vs. sm
In general, a service mark is a unique identifier for a service that is performed, a trademark is for a unique good that is manufactured or made.
Answered on 10/15/06, 6:26 am