
Using foreign terms or symbols in a trademark is no longer unusual in the business world. Examples include the use of the registered (®) or trademark (™) symbols. As a result, there are now many examples of registered and trademarked products around us — some of which you may rarely notice.
Examples of registered and trademarked products can usually be identified by the TM or R symbols attached to a business’s trademark. However, identifying them one by one is not always easy, especially because these symbols are often displayed in very small sizes within a trademark.
Curious about which brands use these registered and trademark symbols?
Let’s take a closer look at examples of registered and trademarked products in the following article!
As a starting point for exploring examples of registered and trademarked products, let’s begin with products that use the trademark symbol.
The Trademark (™) symbol is commonly used by businesses as part of their brand identity. The TM symbol indicates a mark that serves to distinguish the goods or services produced or provided by a business.
In other words, the TM symbol indicates that a particular mark or visual sign is part of a business’s trademark.
Some examples of brands that use this symbol include:

Nintendo Switch is a handheld gaming console developed by Nintendo and first released in 2017.
If you look closely, you can see the TM symbol placed next to the word “Switch” in the Nintendo Switch logo above.

Still within the video game industry, sports game enthusiasts are likely familiar with Electronic Arts, commonly known as EA.
EA is a developer whose name has become well established in the video game industry. If you look closely, you can also find the trademark symbol in the EA logo, positioned next to the letter A.

The logo of the well-known coffeehouse brand Starbucks has also used the TM symbol, making it one example of a trademarked brand displaying the TM symbol.

Another example of a product or brand displaying the trademark symbol comes from the world’s most prestigious motorcycle racing series, MotoGP. Fans of the racing series are likely familiar with the TM symbol positioned to the right of the MotoGP name.

Still within the sports industry, another example of a brand displaying the trademark symbol can be found in the Formula One (F1) logo above.
You will not have much difficulty finding the TM symbol on the F1 logo because it is clearly displayed next to the F1 logo itself.

Next is NVIDIA Gameworks, one of NVIDIA’s software products. NVIDIA Gameworks is a platform designed to provide NVIDIA technology and information to game developers.
NVIDIA Gameworks is an example of a product whose logo displays both the R and TM symbols. The R symbol can be found next to the “NVIDIA” brand name, while the TM symbol appears next to the word “Gameworks.”

League is an Indonesian brand that produces various sports equipment, including footwear, clothing, and other sports accessories.
League products display the TM symbol next to the League logo, indicating that the visual elements form part of the League brand identity.

Next is McAfee, a widely recognized antivirus brand. McAfee is computer software designed to protect devices against viruses, malware, and other threats that may compromise device security.
In the McAfee logo, you can find the TM symbol positioned next to the McAfee logo, making it easy to identify.
In the previous section, we explored several brands that use the trademark (TM) symbol. Now, let’s take a look at examples of products that use the registered symbol.
The Registered (®) symbol indicates that a trademark or business brand has been officially registered. Therefore, examples of registered and trademarked products displaying the registered symbol can generally indicate that the trademark has been legally registered.
Some other products featuring this symbol include:

KOPIKO is an Indonesian coffee candy brand that has become widely recognized by consumers.
In its logo, you can find the R symbol positioned next to the KOPIKO name.

McDonald’s also displays the R symbol in its logo. This well-known fast-food brand places the R symbol next to the golden arches, making it easy to recognize.

The next example is NIKE, a globally recognized sportswear brand. One interesting detail is that the NIKE logo shown above contains two R symbols, one associated with the wordmark and another with the logo design.
These two symbols indicate that both the brand name and logo have been registered as trademarks.

The Nestlé brand is likely already familiar to many people. Nestlé is a multinational food and beverage company from Switzerland and is another brand that displays the R symbol in its branding.
You can find the R symbol next to the Nestlé name, positioned at the lower-right section of the logo.

Next is Indomie, another well-known Indonesian instant noodle brand.
Indomie also displays the R symbol in its iconic logo, positioned next to the Indomie name to indicate that the Indomie trademark has been officially registered.

You are probably familiar with Spotify. Spotify is a music streaming platform that has become a popular choice among users worldwide.
The Spotify logo also displays the R symbol next to the word “Spotify,” indicating that the trademark has been officially registered.

REXUS is an Indonesian company that focuses on gaming, office, and lifestyle equipment. REXUS has long been recognized as a provider of gaming accessories among Indonesian consumers.
REXUS also displays the R symbol next to its name to indicate that the REXUS trademark has been registered.

ASUS is a Taiwanese computer and electronics brand that also displays the R symbol in its logo. ASUS has long been one of the computer brands chosen by consumers due to its product quality.
You can find the R symbol in the ASUS logo, positioned at the upper-right side of the ASUS name.
Many of the brands mentioned above, especially those displaying the registered symbol, have officially registered their trademarks. This helps protect their reputation and safeguard their trademarks from competitors and other parties that may attempt to take advantage of them.
They have registered their trademarks. Now it’s your turn to protect your business trademark so it can grow just like these brands!
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The TM symbol stands for trademark. It indicates a mark used to distinguish the goods or services produced or provided by a business.
The R symbol stands for registered. It indicates that a trademark has been officially registered and receives legal protection.
The TM and R symbols can serve as notifications to competitors and consumers that a visual element forms part of a business’s trademark and, in the case of the R symbol, that the trademark has been officially registered.
You can use the TM or R symbol based on the status of your business trademark. For example, if your trademark has not yet been officially registered, you can use the TM symbol. Once the trademark has been registered, you can use the R symbol.
No. Using these symbols is not mandatory, and Indonesian law does not require businesses to display the TM or R symbols.