TM versus ®: which symbol you may use, and when

TM and SM tell the world you claim a name as a trademark; anyone may use them, with or without an application. ® is a legal notice that the USPTO has registered the mark, and it may be used only after the registration issues and only with the goods and services the registration lists. Using ® early is unlawful and can hurt an application. Place the symbol at the upper right of the mark on its most prominent use.

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