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ARTICLE · 12 JULY 2022

The Marking Of Trademarks In Canada

Trademark symbols, including ® and TM, and their French counterparts MD and MC, are commonly seen in the Canadian and international marketplaces.

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Trademark symbols, including ® and TM, and their French counterparts MD and MC, are commonly seen in the Canadian and international marketplaces. While such symbols are easy to recognize, it is important to understand the differences between them, their significance, and how to properly use them.

Used properly, the symbols ® and MD ("marque déposée") indicate a claim to a registered trademark, whereas the symbols TM ("trademark") and MC ("marque de commerce") indicate a claim to any kind of trademark (registered or unregistered).

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