{"id":178902,"date":"2022-12-05T17:17:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T17:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=178902"},"modified":"2026-05-04T03:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T02:02:59","slug":"difference-between-the-copyright-and-registered-trade-mark-symbols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/intellectual-property\/difference-between-the-copyright-and-registered-trade-mark-symbols\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between Copyright and Registered Trade Mark Symbols in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Businesses in the UK use both copyright and registered trade mark symbols frequently in public domains. There are important differences between each of these in terms of meaning, protection and also purpose. It is important for your business to be aware of how both can offer you important intellectual property rights. In this article, we will discuss the difference between the copyright and registered trade mark symbols and how they can both benefit your business independently and together.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Trade Mark Essentials<\/div>\n
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Copyright and Trade Marks<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both copyright and trade marks are forms of intellectual property protection within the UK. You can signal to competitors that your trade mark is registered with the Intellectual Property Office (<\/span>IPO<\/span><\/a>) by affixing the \u00ae symbol near it. Likewise, if you wish to assert your copyright over business intellectual property, you can use the \u00a9 symbol. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you do not have to use either symbol for the protection to exist, doing so signals to competitors that you are prepared to assert your rights. This means they are less likely to try and use it without your permission. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u00ae Symbol<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An \u00ae symbol<\/a> is exclusively used next to registered trade marks. It is known as a trade mark symbol and signals the fact that the trade mark owner has registered its ownership with the IPO. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are likely to see the \u00ae symbol next to the following forms of intellectual property:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n