QUESTION
What is the difference between the notations TM, SM and the ®?
Asked on Nov 10th, 2012 on Business Law - California
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TM means trademark. You are using the mark on goods to identify the source and maybe have filed an application for trademark registration which has not yet been granted.
SM means service mark. Same as above but service not product.
(R) means the US Patent and Trademark Office has issued a registration.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 1:22 PM