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Which Trademark Symbols Do I Use?

When looking at different brand names or logos, it is common to see some type of trademark symbol right next to it. Those trademark symbols are either the circled R (®), a superscript TM, or a superscript SM. What you use and how you use it matters. If you have...

Is ‘Spinning’ Trademark Generic?

Peloton, the extremely popular fitness company, has filed petitions to cancel the trademarks SPINNING, SPIN and SPIN PILATES owned by Mad Dogg Athletics. Peloton claims that the marks "are generic terms to describe a type of exercise bike and associated in-studio...

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