secondary meaning
noun
secondary mean·ing
: a developed association in the public's mind between the mark, name, or trade dress of a product and a specific manufacturer originating it that renders the mark, name, or trade dress protectable under trademark law
the general descriptive mark of the product acquired secondary meaning
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“Secondary meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/secondary%20meaning. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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