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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 success has not changed another of Kelly’s trademarks, which is to show as little emotion on the mound as possible, which means pretty much none.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The Knicks’ poise and their resilience were the team’s defining trademarks, as three of the five largest comebacks in NBA Finals history came during this series against the Spurs.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Towns isn’t the only member of the Knicks dabbling in trademarks.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
After retro-gaming YouTuber Christian Simpson acquired the Commodore Corporation and all its trademarks in July 2025, the new company launched a replica of the iconic Commodore 64 computer late last year.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
Patagonia claims that Pattie Gonia broke that agreement by starting to produce clothes in 2024 and filing for trademarks last year, which the brand says left it no choice but to file a trademark infringement suit.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
This single recipe has become one of my culinary trademarks.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Since this scandal broke, intrpid BookTokers have began digging into other trademarks that have been filed for popular phrases.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
That victory showcased the Valkyries' balanced attack and physical defense, two traits that have quickly become trademarks under head coach Natalie Nakase.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The Knicks’ poise and their resilience were the team’s defining trademarks, as three of the five largest comebacks in NBA Finals history came during this series against the Spurs.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Towns isn’t the only member of the Knicks dabbling in trademarks.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
After retro-gaming YouTuber Christian Simpson acquired the Commodore Corporation and all its trademarks in July 2025, the new company launched a replica of the iconic Commodore 64 computer late last year.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
Patagonia claims that Pattie Gonia broke that agreement by starting to produce clothes in 2024 and filing for trademarks last year, which the brand says left it no choice but to file a trademark infringement suit.
—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
This single recipe has become one of my culinary trademarks.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Since this scandal broke, intrpid BookTokers have began digging into other trademarks that have been filed for popular phrases.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
That victory showcased the Valkyries' balanced attack and physical defense, two traits that have quickly become trademarks under head coach Natalie Nakase.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
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Your chance to take up to 70 percent off brands like Samsonite, Vionic, and New Balance is almost gone.
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The brands that do this well move fast without creating overhead for their teams or friction for their customers.
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Such is the daily treatment of Rwanda ’s royal cows that have become living symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
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However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.
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No logos or emblems make for a classy design.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the killing has the hallmarks of a political assassination.
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Poland’s prime minister says the shooting death of a Russian dissident artist outside his home bears the hallmarks of a political assassination that, if Kremlin-ordered, could constitute state terrorism.
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“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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