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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
Lewis Dunk has two defensive actions that have become his trademark at Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Among the pieces up for grabs are one of Keaton’s trademark bowler hats, a cabinet of curiosities from the Something’s Gotta Give star’s personal office, a pair of collages made by Keaton herself, and the original untitled script for Annie Hall.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
According to the statement, Book Society first reached out to Denver Book Society in April 2025, Garvin visited the Berkeley shop in July and Book Society sent Garvin a notice of the pending trademark application in August.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The refusal letter notes the use of similar or identical language in the description of goods in Back9’s trademark application, which was filed in May 2021 and approved a year later.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Among the pieces up for grabs are one of Keaton’s trademark bowler hats, a cabinet of curiosities from the Something’s Gotta Give star’s personal office, a pair of collages made by Keaton herself, and the original untitled script for Annie Hall.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
According to the statement, Book Society first reached out to Denver Book Society in April 2025, Garvin visited the Berkeley shop in July and Book Society sent Garvin a notice of the pending trademark application in August.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The refusal letter notes the use of similar or identical language in the description of goods in Back9’s trademark application, which was filed in May 2021 and approved a year later.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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The actress reached for the JW Pei Lucia Top-Handle bag, according to the brand, which, as luck would have it, is currently available on Amazon for less than $100.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Other companies also make wearable tech, but Meta's high-profile partnership with sunglasses brands Oakley and Ray-Ban has attracted significant attention and scrutiny.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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With a jellybean color palette, a new wavy Rhode logo, and shapes like mushrooms and beans, the stickers were aligned with Justin’s Skylrk aesthetic, forming a bridge between the two labels and the Biebers ahead of their biggest weekend in the public eye since their wedding in 2018.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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Young has continued to antagonize New York fans, including pretending to roll dice on the Knicks logo after a 2024 victory clinched a trip to Las Vegas for the NBA Cup.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Now it had been relegated again to a leftist cause, a symbol of anti-imperial resistance for some and the face of communism’s failings for others.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Houseplant’s new Italian Collection includes pieces made and hand-painted in Deruta, all boasting that near-ubiquitous symbol of good luck and protection found on so many Italian pottery pieces—the rooster.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Fashion Nova baddie in horizontal sprawl off the Vertigo, for example, is an emblem for those in the know.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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For more than 100 years, Coca-Cola has persevered as an undeniable American emblem, affixed to marketing memorable ads and filling soda machines in more than 200 countries.—
Mariah Franklin,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Being able to communicate clearly and listen to your employees is the hallmark of a great leader.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of the Serpenti Tubogas Studs and exclusive High Jewelry creations further cements this material interplay as a cornerstone of the brand’s identity, elevating a once-radical experiment into a timeless hallmark of sophistication.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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