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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
Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
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PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
On Monday, the jury found that Nicklaus Companies—which owns trademarks connected to licensing, golf course design, and several brands, including Golden Bear™ and Jack Nicklaus™—defamed him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The court also affirmed that Nicklaus Companies may continue using its existing trademarks, including the Golden Bear logo, but without exclusive rights to Nicklaus’s personal identity.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
One of Woo’s trademarks — actors holding two handguns, firing with both barrels at the same time — has an unexpected origin.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025
In 1929, on the eve of the first game held in the stadium, workers planted the hedges overnight, giving birth to one of college football’s most enduring visual trademarks.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Smucker said the design violates its trademarks.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The maker of Jif peanut butter and Smucker's jams and jellies is suing Trader Joe's, alleging the supermarket chain's crustless PB&J sandwiches infringe on the trademarks of its Uncrustables frozen sandwiches.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Oct. 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, 8 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
On Monday, the jury found that Nicklaus Companies—which owns trademarks connected to licensing, golf course design, and several brands, including Golden Bear™ and Jack Nicklaus™—defamed him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The court also affirmed that Nicklaus Companies may continue using its existing trademarks, including the Golden Bear logo, but without exclusive rights to Nicklaus’s personal identity.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
One of Woo’s trademarks — actors holding two handguns, firing with both barrels at the same time — has an unexpected origin.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025
In 1929, on the eve of the first game held in the stadium, workers planted the hedges overnight, giving birth to one of college football’s most enduring visual trademarks.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Smucker said the design violates its trademarks.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The maker of Jif peanut butter and Smucker's jams and jellies is suing Trader Joe's, alleging the supermarket chain's crustless PB&J sandwiches infringe on the trademarks of its Uncrustables frozen sandwiches.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Oct. 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, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
Noun
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Starbucks is beset by a myriad of challenges in China, including fierce domestic competition and a more cost-conscious consumer base, which also includes a cohort of young people who prefer to back homegrown brands.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Villarreal got into the business in 1997, and has continued to build on the legacy of her family business, which is credited by some with releasing the first ever extra añejo tequila back in 1991 (Reserva de la Familia and El Tesoro are two other brands that might dispute this, however).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Logic Theorist was, however, the first AI program designed to prove mathematical theorems and to demonstrate the power of reasoning with symbols.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
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The food allergy community and parents of children with autism have adopted the teal and blue, respectively, as symbols to promote awareness and inclusivity while trick-or-treating.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Through these stories, audiences learned to view extravagant dwellings as not just emblems of individual success but portals into a fantasy life.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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For all its big-picture significance, Lo never turns her central trio into emblems.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many of the hallmarks of this longer-term occupation were taken from the blueprint Israel had first sketched out in 1956.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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One of Garcia’s hallmarks is his dynamic arm strength.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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