Trademark symbols and their usage

Whether you realize it or not, trademarks are everywhere. Trademarks are a company's first line of defense when protecting themselves and their property. Find out more about trademarks, what can be protected by a trademark, the difference between trademark and service mark, when a state trademark is enough, and when you can start using a registration (®) mark.

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updated September 1, 2023 · 5min read


Stephanie Morrow

by Stephanie Morrow

Stephanie Morrow has been a contributor to LegalZoom since 2005 and has written about nearly all aspects of law, from...

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