There are two symbols: the superscript "TM" and the superscript "R" in a circle.
The first means that the user is claiming trademark status. The second means that the trademark is registered. The accepted practice is to use the appropriate mark the first time the mark-worthy term is encountered in the text and omit it thereafter. If you include a legal page, your trademark statements should be included depending on the style of the legal statement. For most purposes, the display of the mark on the legal page fulfills the "first time encountered" guideline. There is no legal requirement to use either or any mark...regards, Kelly. -----Original Message----- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Deirdre Reagan Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:45 AM To: Framer's List Subject: trademark symbol in text Hi Framers! This is technically not an FM question, but perhaps you all can help? What's the standard practice for using the trademark symbol in the text? Don't use it? Use it just for the first instance of the trademark name? Use it ever time the trademark name is mentioned? And is there a style guide ruling on this? I usually use APA and / or GPO Style Guide, but I haven't been able to find any ruling. Thanks so much! Happy New Year! Deirdre Reagan _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as kmcdaniel at pavtech.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/kmcdaniel%40pavtech. com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
