15/06/2026
Quick one that surprises a lot of people: ™ and ® mean very different things, and using the wrong one can actually get you into trouble.
™ just signals you're claiming the mark. No legal registration required.
® means it's officially registered. In Australia, using ® before registration is against the law.
If you've been using ® and you're not sure whether you're actually registered — it's worth a quick check. We're happy to help.