TM: The TM sign is used to signal an unregistered trademark, indicating a brand name for a product (classes 1 to 34). This sign can be designated by the owner indicating their belief of the trademark.
SM: The SM sign is identical to the TM sign except that it is used to designate a service mark (classes 35 to 45).
® : The ® symbol can only be used once a trademark or service mark have been registered by a country entity or organization. It indicates that the country authority has approved the registration.
©: The © symbol is used to notify a copyright and can be replaced with the word "copyright". It is followed by the year of the publication and owner's name and can be used whether or not the work has obtained copyright registration.
Patent Pending: Use of Patent Pending indicates that a patent application has been filed but does not guarantee that the application will be approved.
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