HTML Entity for Trade Mark Sign (™)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2122

HTML Entity for trade mark sign (U+2122) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Trade Mark Sign?

Trade mark sign (™) is the Unicode character at U+2122 in Letterlike Symbols. Official name: TRADE MARK SIGN — the familiar superscript-style TM used with brand and product names.

Remember

Character     ™
Unicode       U+2122
Named entity  &trade;
Hex entity    &#x2122;
Decimal       &#8482;
CSS escape    \2122
Not the same  ® · © · SM

Prefer ™ in HTML markup. Numeric forms and typing ™ in UTF-8 also work. For a registered trademark, use ® (®) instead.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`™`	HTML markup (preferred)
Direct character	`™`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`™`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`™`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2122`	Stylesheet `content`
Registered (related)	® (U+00AE)	Named `®`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Trademark claim (often unregistered)	`™` or type `™`
Registered trademark	® (`®`)
Copyright notice	© (`©`)
Service mark	℠ (U+2120)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2122"`

See it

Live Preview

Trade mark sign rendered alone and next to related IP symbols.

Large glyph ™

Notation CodeToFun™

Compared ™ | ® | ©

With entities Named: ™ | Hex: ™ | Decimal: ™

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the symbol with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce ™, plus a short brand-name example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Trade Mark Sign (™)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2122";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &trade;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2122;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8482;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ™</p>
  <p>Brand: CodeToFun&trade;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: ™ is the clearest HTML form for U+2122.

2. Hex: U+2122 → ™ in HTML. Same glyph as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8482 → ™. Same glyph as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \2122 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ™ after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / brand: paste ™ in UTF-8, or write CodeToFun™ after a product name.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+2122.

vs ®

Not a registered mark

® (®) means registered. ™ is the general trade mark sign — do not treat them as interchangeable.

vs ©

Not copyright

Fake TM

Avoid typing “TM” as letters

Plain TM is not the same character. Prefer ™ so the glyph, sizing, and meaning stay consistent.

Legal

Symbol ≠ legal advice

Using ™ or ® in HTML does not create or prove trademark rights. Follow your local IP rules.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2122 belongs in CSS strings. ™ / ™ / ™ belong in HTML.

A11y

Keep brand text readable

Screen readers usually announce “trade mark.” Pair the symbol with the brand name so meaning stays clear.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Trade mark sign (U+2122) and its entity forms (™, ™, ™, CSS \\2122) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Letterlike Symbols font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Trade Mark Sign (™)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2122 / ™ Full support

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: trade mark sign is U+2122 (decimal 8482) — glyph ™.
HTML: prefer ™ — also ™ / ™.
CSS: use \2122 inside content for generated text.

One line: U+2122 → ™ / ™ / ™ / CSS \2122.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ™ in HTML?

Use ™ (named), ™ (hex), ™ (decimal), type ™ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2122 in content. Prefer ™ in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for the trade mark sign?

U+2122 (TRADE MARK SIGN). Hex 2122, decimal 8482. It belongs to Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2122?

Yes. Use ™. Numeric forms ™ and ™ also work.

When should I use ™?

Use it to mark a brand or product name as a trademark claim (often unregistered). Use ® when you need the registered trademark symbol instead.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2122?

HTML entities (™, ™, or ™) go in markup. The CSS escape \2122 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Trade mark sign is Unicode U+2122 (decimal 8482) — glyph ™ in Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F). HTML5 names it ™. Official name: TRADE MARK SIGN. Often used for unregistered trademarks. Do not confuse with registered sign U+00AE (®, ®) or copyright sign U+00A9 (©, ©).

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