© (Copyright)

Indicates copyright protection for original creative works, like books, music, films, and art. It signifies that the work cannot be reproduced or distributed without permission from the copyright holder.

Usage: Found on creative works to alert others that copyright laws protect the work.

® Registered Trademark Symbol

Signifies that a trademark (such as a brand name or logo) has been officially registered with a government authority, protecting it from unauthorized use.

Usage: Found on trademarks to alert others that the trademark has been registered.

™ (Trademark)

Used to denote an unregistered trademark, representing a brand name, logo, or slogan claimed as a trademark but not yet registered.

Usage: Often used by companies to claim brand identity on new products or services.

℗ Sound Recording Copyright Symbol

Indicates copyright protection specifically for sound recordings, covering the performance or production of music rather than the composition itself.

Usage: Found on sound recordings to alert others that the sound recording is protected by copyright.

℠ Service Mark Symbol

Used to protect service-related branding, similar to trademarks but specifically for services rather than products.

Usage: Common in fields where services are provided, like consulting or hospitality, to indicate ownership of service-related brandin