🅡 for Registered Trademark:
The “R” symbol signifies a registered trademark, offering exclusive rights to distinctive brand names, logos, or symbols registered with the Official Portal of Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (“MyIPO”). Registered trademark grants legal protection and recourse against trademark infringements.
™️ for Unregistered Trademark:
The “TM” symbol represents an unregistered trademark or a mark that is in the process of obtaining official registration. It serves as a notice of the owner’s intent to claim rights to the mark, word, phrase, or symbol before the formal registration process is completed. Seeking registration provides enhanced protection and validation for the trademark.
©️ for Copyright:
The “C” symbol represents copyright protection. Copyright applies automatically to original literary,, artistic, musical, or dramatic works upon creation. While copyright registration is not mandatory, it offers supplementary legal advantages in cases of infringement by providing bona fide evidence to establish ownership of the artwork.
Trademarks secure brand identity, while copyrights protect creative works.
Understanding the symbols is crucial for safeguarding your intellectual property rights.
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