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as in brands
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 logos
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 trademarks
The domestic and international protections afforded by patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secret law supports the need for identifying the location of the IP.
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Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This isn’t the first David versus Goliath story in sports trademarks.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
One of his trademarks is being very good at shifting the spotlight.
—Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
However, if items infringe or violate existing trademarks, both the platform and intellectual property owners can push to take down the products.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Apple, like Disney, is known for aggressively protecting its trademarks.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This isn’t the first David versus Goliath story in sports trademarks.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
One of his trademarks is being very good at shifting the spotlight.
—Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
However, if items infringe or violate existing trademarks, both the platform and intellectual property owners can push to take down the products.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Apple, like Disney, is known for aggressively protecting its trademarks.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
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The 49-year-old was just named the CEO of Nestlé, the multinational food and drink conglomerate consisting of brands like Nespresso, KitKat, and Cheerios, after spending his entire career climbing the same ladder.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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While the firm has worked on commercial projects for top brands and Fortune 500 companies, Tim Hawkins Interiors specializes in residential design, helping to translate its clients' tastes and inspirations into timeless residences.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Password Generator Using the LogMeOnce password generator, users can set a password length of up to 50 characters and choose to require capital and lowercase letters, digits, or symbols.—
Kim Key,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The symbols on the mosaic – cyrpress trees, fruit and Egyptian geese – also complement the Greek text, with researchers interpreting them as deliberate choices.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In later centuries, Barbary lions were gifted between royal courts, kept in menageries, and even depicted on national emblems — as in the coat of arms of Morocco and the United Kingdom.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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For millennia, trees have stood as emblems of the profound interconnectedness of all living things, central to the universe’s structural integrity and humanity’s moral compass.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Low levels are linked to frailty, weaker bones, belly fat, insulin resistance and higher cardiovascular risk – all hallmarks of aging.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2025
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These are hallmarks of past Bengals hiccups.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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