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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
Cooper never explicitly raised Jordan’s name in connection with the museum due to trademark and right-of-publicity concerns.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Amid the incredible automatism of the stage production (and life in general), Left Shark’s choreography mistakes spawned a wave of internet memes that made Katy Perry unhappy — until her lawyers saw the value and attempted to trademark Left Shark’s design.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Needless to say, cuteness abounds, from those adorable Lumas to Luigi and Mario transformed into babies, minus their trademark mustaches.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans can watch special moments and the trademark 5-Word Speeches from the ceremony on the Webby Awards’ Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter) and Facebook accounts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Amid the incredible automatism of the stage production (and life in general), Left Shark’s choreography mistakes spawned a wave of internet memes that made Katy Perry unhappy — until her lawyers saw the value and attempted to trademark Left Shark’s design.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Needless to say, cuteness abounds, from those adorable Lumas to Luigi and Mario transformed into babies, minus their trademark mustaches.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans can watch special moments and the trademark 5-Word Speeches from the ceremony on the Webby Awards’ Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter) and Facebook accounts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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Rodman, too, has plenty of brand deals, including Adidas, Oakley and Red Bull, so will also see her annual income boosted.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The six-step Ritual is a must-do, preferably every day of your stay, and incorporates the brand’s mud mask, silica mask, algae mask, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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These licenses give Fanatics/Topps the rights to use the intellectual property of the respective soccer federations — their names, logos, crests that appear on uniforms and uniform designs — on trading cards and stickers.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The mailbox stand bears the logo of Pan Am, one of the airport employers Alonso had before retiring.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Guthrie wore a sunny yellow dress, reminiscent of the yellow flowers and ribbons placed by loved ones at her mother’s home — symbols of hope for a missing person.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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For students, Sister Marguerite's presence goes far beyond a symbol.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This emblem of spring can be just as beautiful here in the US, with cherry blossom festivals and events celebrating the fleeting pink and white blooms all this month.—
Adele Chapin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The hood has an obsidian black finish and is topped off with a classic Mercedes Benz stand up chrome hood emblem.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week, a period of worship in Christianity leading up to Easter Sunday.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony is a hallmark of every Holy Week and recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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