⚖️ One of the most common question faced by us as a consultancy company is the use of TM and when exactly it is apt to use the TM beside a particular trademark or service mark. TM, unlike R, can be used without registration or application of the mark with the Registry. The TM is used as an indicator of which mark is used as a trademark that is being used for the goods and services. R on the hand can only be used when the mark is Register and the Registration is active.