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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
In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Rory Delap’s iconic long throw-ins were a trademark of Tony Pulis’ side and so many opponents couldn’t handle them.
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Storm recently filed for two trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
As part of the settlement with Willis, Can’t Stop Productions — which still held the rights to the group’s likeness, name, trademark, and publishing — informed the 2017 version of the Village People that their license was being terminated.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Securing trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets is another important aspect.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Storm recently filed for two trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
As part of the settlement with Willis, Can’t Stop Productions — which still held the rights to the group’s likeness, name, trademark, and publishing — informed the 2017 version of the Village People that their license was being terminated.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Securing trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets is another important aspect.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
Noun
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Doja has continued to be part of the brand’s story.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Consumers are increasingly aligning with brands that reflect their values.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The logo of the Booking Holdings is seen on a screen of a smartphone next to a screen with an illustration ofthe stock market.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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With Converse, Gilgeous-Alexander created his own logo and drew the initial designs for what became the Shai 001, his first signature shoe.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The world’s richest man dominated the agenda of Trump’s first six weeks in office, literally wielding a chainsaw as a symbol for cutting government spending.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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The harp is a great Irish symbol so it may be adopted widely in Ireland as soon as it’s released.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An emblem at the front entrance as well as prominent lettering in the building's lobby were no longer visible on Wednesday evening.—
Douglas Gillison and Chris Prentice,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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That’s why horror movies often have these inanimate emblems that are so terrifying.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Overwhelming Sadness All-consuming, uncontrollable sadness is a hallmark of depression.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Delivering unusual fare that young viewers might otherwise miss — short films, offbeat independent cinema, subtitled foreign movies — is a hallmark of the festival, now in its 29th year and one of the largest and broadest of its kind.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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