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A Guide to the ® and ™ Symbols

Walk through any grocery store or scroll through your favorite website, and you'll see them everywhere: those small ™ and…

By
Deborah Rod

Understanding the Different Types of Trademarks

A patent protects an invention. A copyright protects an original artistic or literary work. A trademark protects brand names and…

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GovFacts

A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a U.S. Trademark

A trademark is a business asset that functions as your identifier in the marketplace. It can be any distinctive word,…

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GovFacts

Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Explained

Creators, inventors, and businesses need to understand intellectual property to protect their most valuable assets. Whether you've written a novel,…

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GovFacts