A trademarkidentifies the source of goods, while a service mark designates the provider of a service. Despite the distinction, the term “trademark” is commonly … See more

Given the many gray areas of intellectual property law, many are left to question the differences between "TM" and "SM" and ®. The TM and SM designations are reserved for tradema… See more

There is a multitude of benefits of a service mark. These include the protection of your intellectual property, preventing other businesses from stealing your idea or product. Th… See more

One of the most famous service marks is Nike's phrase, "Just Do It." Almost everyone in the world associates this phrase with Nike. Nike doesn't even have to include its f… See more