# Trademarking the Manassa Mauler

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I bought some of the “Celebrate the Century” stamps from the post office recently, one of which depicts Jack Dempsey.

The caption says “Jack Dempsey wins title 1919.”

However, back of the stamp shows the superscripted TM by his name.

Any ideas on what that means?