You've probably seen tiny symbols next to trademarks; the TM, SM, and Ⓡ symbols. These symbols are used to convey trademark ownership. It's important to use the right symbol with the right type of mark. Here's a quick summary of how each symbol is used.
TrademarksYou just received an email from a lawyer asking you to review an attached patent application draft. You're not a lawyer and are not familiar with the legal requirements for a patent application. What kind of feedback is the lawyer looking for? How do you give meaningful feedback quickly?
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