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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
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.
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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
Adidas’s tri-stripe trademark flanks her left leg, the high-contrast bands cutting a slope against the gridded wall behind her.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Every practice and every game is that way for Maciejewski, who resonates as the emotional leader for the Titans who sets the tone, manner and personality with his trademark hustle.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
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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
Adidas’s tri-stripe trademark flanks her left leg, the high-contrast bands cutting a slope against the gridded wall behind her.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Every practice and every game is that way for Maciejewski, who resonates as the emotional leader for the Titans who sets the tone, manner and personality with his trademark hustle.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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Following their runway show earlier in the day, the brand’s founders Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta teamed with Tinder to throw an early Valentine’s Day party Saturday night at the Russian Tea Room.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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The end result is a decadent gown that aligns with the cherry red gowns that went down the runway at the brand’s recent presentation.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 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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Noah’s house, restored in the story as a symbol of love and devotion, mirrors the antebellum-era mansions that line the waterfront.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
10 Feb. 2025
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In a painting of the drowning Ophelia (1851-52), Millais threw a bright-red poppy, a symbol of death, into the river that devours her.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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These claims stem from a misunderstanding of digital design elements rather than an actual modification of the national emblem.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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But the giant panda hasn’t always been an emblem of the Chinese nation.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
26 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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