Why do the symbols and TM sometimes appear on products with the Rutgers name or logos?
Organizations insert these symbols to signify their ownership of the trademark. The TM symbol indicates that the word, symbol, or design it is placed next to is a trademark. The symbol indicates that the trademark is federally registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. These symbols signal the university’s ownership of its trademarks and assist the university in its trademark enforcement efforts.
