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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
By the end of 2024, the automaker will have sold more than two million GMCs wearing Denali badging and clad in its trademark blend of understatement and luxury.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Well, Reese took advantage of the opportunity and filed a trademark application for the new word.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
The Marines applied for a trademark in April 2024, and the USPTO registered the mark last month.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Back then, filing a patent or trademark was a fairly simple process.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Well, Reese took advantage of the opportunity and filed a trademark application for the new word.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
The Marines applied for a trademark in April 2024, and the USPTO registered the mark last month.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Back then, filing a patent or trademark was a fairly simple process.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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In the meantime, this weekend marks an inflection point for Vice, as the sheer volume of live sports on its schedule will provide viewers with a preview of where the brand is heading.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 June 2025
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Lululemon gave it the No-Stink Zinc treatment, which the brand says helps keep odors away — so go ahead and sweat it out.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Made from 100% Peruvian cotton, it is graced by the brand’s iconic logo, which contrary to popular belief is in fact a Japanese maple leaf.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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The Thursday drops, the box logo, the collaborations, all reinforced this mythos of scarcity, exclusivity, and originality.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This was not just a strike on a symbol of repression.—
Siamak Namazi,
Time,
25 June 2025
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The name and symbol carry a personal meaning to Bezos.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Here, too, is the emblem of the Alfred Hitchcock Foundation, established to preserve and promote the legacy of the filmmaker and director.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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From Americana stars and stripes to turquoise, cow print, and denim patterns or lassos, cacti, and the gold SIR DAVIS emblem, Dawkins’ nail sets cater to various interpretations of a cowboy.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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Midfield is the hallmark of both Barca and Spain and their three midfielders set the tempo, create the play and provide the balance between attack and defence.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Once a hallmark of old-world kitchens and grand country estates, range alcoves are making a major comeback in kitchen design.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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