| − | Trademark (symbolized by "TM") is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, used by a company to identify and distinguish the source of its goods from other company's goods. | + | '''Trademark''' (symbolized by "<sup>TM</sup>") is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, used by a [[company]] to identify and distinguish the source of its [[goods]] from other company's goods. |
| − | It is not required to register a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO), but registration with the "Principal Register" does provide several advantages: | + | It is not required to register a trademark with the [[U.S. Patent and Trademark Office]] (US PTO), but registration with the "Principal Register" does provide several advantages: |