"R" in a circle indicates registered trademark.
"TM" indicates common law trademark.
and...
"GAL,B" means get a life, buddy. Any fishing site is OK by me!
Just wanted to correct the comment made above, "The 'Federal R' means a copyright- a different form of IP."
Interesting question though, particularly in internet age -- how far can a state trademark extend.
Also, use of the "R" in a circle, without having a Federal registered trademark, is a no-no (you knew that).
Back to my life now . . . .