Trademark Symbol ™
The trademark symbol ™ flags a name or logo you claim as a brand — no registration required, unlike ®.
- Unicode
- U+2122
- HTML entity
- ™
- Category
- punctuation
About the trademark symbol
™ (U+2122, TRADEMARK SYMBOL) announces unregistered trademark claims. ® may only be used after official registration, and misuse can be illegal in some jurisdictions.
Creators use ™ playfully too: branding their username, catchphrase or squad name like a company.
Where people use it
PixelForge™
Stay Sharp™
NightOwls™ Esports
Launching soon™
Variations & look-alikes
Same family, different flavors. Text versions inherit your font color; emoji versions always render as images.
How to Use
Copy ™
Tap the copy button next to the symbol.
Claim your brand
Append ™ right after your name or phrase with no space: NovaCraft™.
Stay legal
Reserve ® for registered marks only; ™ and ℠ need no paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone use ™?expand_more
Yes — using ™ asserts common-law rights in a mark you genuinely use in commerce. It requires no registration.
What is the difference between ™ and ®?expand_more
™ = unregistered claim anyone can use. ® = officially registered mark, protected by law, restricted to registrants.