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RainMaker
TM or SM or neither?

I am rolling out a new product called the $199 EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK TOTAL ONLINE SOLUTION. Everytime I refer to it in my marketing pages, I put it in Blue, all caps so that it is clear it is the product name. I feel like it should have a superscript TM or SM after it. Does anyone know what the difference is between a Trade Mark or a Service Mark and which, if any, is appropriate for this case?

BTW...I will posting these pages for critique and suggestions tomorrow...
 
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Jeff Blackwell
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Re: TM or SM or neither?

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Originally Posted by RainMaker
Does anyone know what the difference is between a Trade Mark or a Service Mark and which, if any, is appropriate for this case?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.

A service mark is the same as a trademark, except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product.

Source: USPTO.GOV
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RainMaker
Re: TM or SM or neither?

Thanks, Jeffrey.
 
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Jeff Blackwell
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Re: TM or SM or neither?

In response to your second question, I would say that "neither" is the accurate choice in this case as it sounds like you're wanting to identify a "product" and not the "source" of the product.
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