A sign to claim intellectual property where an individual or company has exclusive rights to a brand.

A trademark is a distinctive mark used to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears emanate from a distinct source, and to differentiate its products or services.

A trademark may be designated by the following symbols:

™ (for an unregistered trade mark, that is, a mark used to promote or brand goods)

℠ (for an unregistered service mark, that is, a mark used to promote or brand services)

® (for a registered trademark)

See also:
Patent
Registered Trademark