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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
The store started the process of registering trademarks in 2000, but their website states that 2012 was Blind Date With a Book’s official first year.
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Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Cathay Home applied for the Swift Home trademark in July 2015, and the PTO registered it in September 2016.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
While common law trademark rights are useful, federal trademark rights are often considered superior.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia’s introduction to Castellanos featured some of his trademark honesty.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Cathay Home applied for the Swift Home trademark in July 2015, and the PTO registered it in September 2016.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
While common law trademark rights are useful, federal trademark rights are often considered superior.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia’s introduction to Castellanos featured some of his trademark honesty.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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South Korean state media reported that snowboarder Choi Ga-on received 300 million won from her sports association after winning gold, while private companies also presented additional gifts, including a luxury watch from Swiss brand Omega.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The backstory Delamar is Connecticut’s premier boutique hotel brand with locations in Greenwich, Southport, West Hartford, Westport, and Mystic (plus another in Traverse City, Michigan).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Conspicuous logos and seasonal hype no longer justify their price or promise.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Black suede dresses the majority of its upper, while cream leather is used for the Swoosh and heel, the latter of which bears embroidery of Thrasher’s famous logo.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Last year was represented by the snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition and transformation.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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But such a visit would antagonize China and South Korea, where the shrine is viewed as a symbol of Japanese imperial aggression and historical denialism.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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The horse is traditionally regarded as an emblem of confidence and forward motion, suggesting a period defined by significant opportunity and success.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are so many better emblems out there, anyhow — look at any Netflix series that needs to state what’s happened in very explicit dialogue at least three times every episode!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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An all-black ensemble has long been the hallmark of edgy, punk rock vibes, so embrace that.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Charity is a hallmark of Ramadan.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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