Can I use the ™ symbol while my trademark application is still pending?

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Written by Igor Demcak

Founder & Trademark Attorney

Yes. The ™ symbol can be used as soon as your trademark application is filed. It signals that you are asserting trademark rights over the mark, even before registration is complete.

Once the trademark is fully registered, you may replace ™ with ® to reflect its registered status.

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