Glossary
Selected key terms pertaining to medical device development are listed below with References.
Key Terms
There are currently 2 key terms in this directory beginning with the letter T.
trademark (TM)
a word, name, symbol, or device that is used in trade with goods to indicate the source of the goods and to distinguish them from the goods of others
Note: A servicemark is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. The terms “trademark” and “mark” are commonly used to refer to both trademarks and servicemarks.
Note: A servicemark is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. The terms “trademark” and “mark” are commonly used to refer to both trademarks and servicemarks.
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Medical device developers are strongly encouraged to consult the listed reference for each key term to fully understand the context behind the definition and its intended application.
Definitions from the FDA Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) are listed without dates and are accurate through December 2020. Consult the listed FDA reference (online) to confirm the latest definition.