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as in brand
a device (as a word) identifying the maker of a piece of merchandise and legally reserved for the exclusive use of that person or company
"Kleenex" is a trademark for a cleansing tissue
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as in logo
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the golden arches are a trademark of McDonald's
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Recent Examples of trademark
Cosby’s trademark is flawed characters whose actions skirt the edge of the law — people who want to lead lawful lives but are swept away by economics, revenge and responsibility.
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Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
David beats him and the goalkeeper before delivering his trademark side-footed finish across the latter.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 July 2025
That trademark registration covers a variety of fashion and apparel products, including but not limited to shirts and hats, which are the main items at issue in the complaint.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
It’s become such a trademark of American travelers that some have said that they've been approached by Europeans about it.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
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Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
David beats him and the goalkeeper before delivering his trademark side-footed finish across the latter.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 July 2025
That trademark registration covers a variety of fashion and apparel products, including but not limited to shirts and hats, which are the main items at issue in the complaint.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
It’s become such a trademark of American travelers that some have said that they've been approached by Europeans about it.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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The brand blessed us by transforming the scent of their moisturizer into a line of body mists, which includes the Crush Cheirosa '62 Bum Bum Hair & Body Fragrance Mist.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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According to Sarah Chung Park, founder and CEO of Landing International, a business platform bringing K-beauty brands to the US, K-beauty hair formulas focus on both nourishing the scalp’s overall health while also rebuilding protein in strands to treat damage from the inside out.—
Audrey Noble,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Some Chinese distributors openly market products such as Supermicro’s B200 racks on social media that show photos of packages with the company’s logo—although it has not been verified if the sales have been completed.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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The Krispy Kreme logo is featured on the heel strap.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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The continent’s record-breaking visitor numbers are now straining local resources and sparking a backlash from residents as the familiar sight of suitcases rattling on cobblestones and selfie-snappers jostling for position has become a symbol of the strain.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Teeth are emblems of character, people have long believed, whether consciously or unconsciously.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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An emblem of the Roaring 1920s, Art Deco remains one of the most revolutionary design movements of all time.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Yet interventions that arrest one hallmark of aging often accelerate others.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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In July 2025, McDonald assured fans that the sequel still incorporates Sandler's signature hallmarks.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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