Preface
This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only.
Symbols and meanings
Using Newco as the new name, phrase, artist, book, etc. for illustration purposes only.
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Symbol |
Meaning |
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TM NewcoTM |
NOT a registered trademark. Used to let people know it’s being used. Has no real legal effect. See ® for having legal effect. |
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SM NewcoSM |
NOT a registered service mark. Used to let people know it’s being used. Has no real legal effect. See ® for having legal effect. |
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® Newco® |
A federally registered trademark or service mark with the USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office). It gives certain legal rights to the trademark or service holder. |
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© Newco© |
A federally registered copyright with the US Copyright Office. It gives certain legal rights to the copyright holder. |
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℗ Newco℗ |
A federally registered sound recording copyright with the US Copyright Office. It gives certain legal rights to the recording artist. The ℗ stands for phonogram (a sound recording). |
Conclusion
Sometimes you find similar symbols meaning other things. For example, ℗ on a clothing label indicates to a professional cleaner the garment can be dry cleaned with a perchloroethylene solvent. Consult your attorney before placing symbols on things.
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