Each of these expressions has a different meaning and symbolizes the protection of some commercial rights of the brand in which it is located. While TM and R are mostly used for products, goods or commercial services; C is included in products that can be considered works.
Now let’s take a closer look at what these expressions mean and what rights brands protect.
R mark indicates that the trademark is registered
The R mark (®) actually means that the trademark has been registered. For the commercial law term ‘registration’, we can say that a property distinguishes it from its counterparts and is legally protected.
The letter R takes its meaning from the first letter of the English word ‘Registered’. The registration herein is valid internationally.
TM indicates that the trademark has not been registered yet but is under protection
‘Trade Mark’ with TM (™) indicates that the trademark has applied for registration . Even if the registration process is not completed yet, it means that the trademark is protected until it is completed. After the registration process is completed, the R symbol mentioned above is also added to the logo.
C is used for products in the form of works
The symbol C (©), which is different from the others, is used for products or services that are considered as works. It takes its meaning from the word ‘Copyright’. The use of this sign in our language can be called ‘Copyright symbol’. Copyright is the legal rights that prevent the copying of all things that can be considered as works (information, works of art, etc.).
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