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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
In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Rory Delap’s iconic long throw-ins were a trademark of Tony Pulis’ side and so many opponents couldn’t handle them.
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Storm recently filed for two trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
As part of the settlement with Willis, Can’t Stop Productions — which still held the rights to the group’s likeness, name, trademark, and publishing — informed the 2017 version of the Village People that their license was being terminated.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Securing trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets is another important aspect.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Storm recently filed for two trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
As part of the settlement with Willis, Can’t Stop Productions — which still held the rights to the group’s likeness, name, trademark, and publishing — informed the 2017 version of the Village People that their license was being terminated.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Securing trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets is another important aspect.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
Noun
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This shift ensures our brand stays dynamic, relevant and audience-focused as digital ecosystems evolve.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Without regulation, brands must decide where to draw the line.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Upon entering, there is a Batman logo at the door as well as a soothing water feature that sets the tone for the inspiration behind the house.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Side-Slit Hoodie $118 $69 at Lululemon According to my teenager, this oversized Scuba hoodie is all the rage at school for one specific reason: the prominent Lululemon logo on the hood, which is the star of the show.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2025
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Manufacturing has become a unifying force, a symbol of patriotism, pride, and the promise of a better, more prosperous future.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ukrainians React: Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned, including residents of Bucha, a Kyiv suburb that has become a symbol of Russian brutality.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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It’s also understood that the distinct shape enclosing the birds and the tree were designed to create a personal emblem.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Image Another symbol of harmony, a Japanese mon, or heraldic emblem, adorns a pair of Japanese lacquered katana cases — the protective sheath of a blade — from one family in the Edo period.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The pause came as President Trump has been elbowing Powell to keep cutting rates to spur economic growth, reviving tensions between the White House and the Fed that were a hallmark of Trump’s first term.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
11 Feb. 2025
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Coming back late and pulling off close wins seemed to have been a hallmark of the Chiefs' season.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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