The symbols ™ (trademark) and ® (registered trademark) are both used to indicate that a word, phrase, logo, or design is associated with a brand, but they serve different legal purposes and have different implications.
The ™ symbol stands for "trademark." It can be used by anyone to indicate that they consider a particular mark (such as a brand name, logo, or slogan) to be their trademark. It does not require any formal registration with a government body. The ™ symbol serves as a public notice of ownership and intention to protect the mark under common law rights. However, these rights may be limited geographically and can be harder to enforce in legal disputes.On the other hand, the ® symbol stands for "registered trademark." It can onlybe used after the mark has been officially registered with the relevant trademark office (such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or the Intellectual Property Office in other countries). Using ® provides stronger legal protection, making it easier to enforce rights and stop others from using the same or confusingly similar marks. Unauthorized use of the ® symbol without registration can result in legal penalties.In summary: