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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
Noun
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Studio Azuki itself represents a joint venture between NFT brand Azuki, Japanese companies Comisma Inc. and Xenotoon Inc.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Today, Nothing makes award-winning smartphones as well as a range of earbuds, including its CMF value sub brand.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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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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
Noun
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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 film captures the powerful spirit of activism and collectivity that make the fandom a symbol of hope and unity.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The bald eagle's release came days ahead of July Fourth celebrations, restoring an emblem of American freedom to the wild.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The Las Vegas Strip is America’s emblem of excess — and extravagant energy use.—
Max Bearak,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
Noun
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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
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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