Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Massachusetts

trademark versus registered mark

When is it appropriate to use a ''TM'' versus a � on a product name?


Asked on 1/23/08, 12:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: trademark versus registered mark

"TM" merely claims the trademark. "R in a Circle" indicates that the mark has been registered, and thus has presumptive property rights. Thus, the latter is used only if the trademark is registered.

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Answered on 1/23/08, 2:54 pm


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