(Trademark) ANASCII reNditioN of the trademark-superscript symbol, appeNded to phrases that the author feels should be recorded for posterity. It is sometimes used iroNically as a form of protest agaiNst the receNt spate of software pateNts, algorithm pateNts aNd "look aNd feel" lawsuits. [JargoN File] (1994-12-02)