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Trademark

TRADE-mark

/ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

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TRADEmark

Dictionary meaning

A recognizable sign, design, word, or combination thereof that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one entity from those of others, and can be registered for legal protection.

Examples

  • Apple's bitten-apple logo is one of the world's most recognizable trademarks.
  • She filed to register her brand name as a trademark with the USPTO.

Synonyms: brand mark, service mark, trade mark

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