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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 expected, Mulaney killed, kicking off an episode anchored by some of his trademark humor.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
Carey faced a legal challenge from Elizabeth Chan, a singer who exclusively releases Christmas music, who filed a motion opposing Carey’s trademark request.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Late last year, an official claim was filed accusing Keane of trademark infringement and brand appropriation.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
But Elfenbein declined to recommend a default judgment regarding Miami’s trademark dilution claim.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
Carey faced a legal challenge from Elizabeth Chan, a singer who exclusively releases Christmas music, who filed a motion opposing Carey’s trademark request.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Late last year, an official claim was filed accusing Keane of trademark infringement and brand appropriation.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
But Elfenbein declined to recommend a default judgment regarding Miami’s trademark dilution claim.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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Hikers looking for a slightly more waterproof, breathable shell can fork over $30 extra for the brand’s (still extremely affordable) Rainier jacket.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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My advice here is that brands need to diversify their identifier strategies to eliminate blind spots throughout the funnel.Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Grammy winner, 34, showed her support for Kelce, 35, by rocking a vintage-style jacket decked out in Chiefs imagery and colors, including a large arrowhead logo on the back and red and gold sleeves.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But a yard sign with the swastika logo seen in the social media posts is not among merchandise available for purchase from the Trump campaign, and officials said the claim is false.BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bitcoin is rallying on Trump’s victory Trump took a pro-bitcoin stance throughout his campaign, championing the digital currency as a symbol of financial independence and an alternative to traditional banking.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yet Harris' ascent to the White House has resonated deeply with local women who see her as a symbol of possibility.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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One famous user was Uschi Obermaier, a model who lived on various communes in West Germany and became an emblem of left-wing radicalism in the late sixties.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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As tourists stumble by with tall cans of Bud Light Lime and cigarettes in hand, Sell’s tattooed, sinewy limbs stretch a matching Lacoste tee and shorts, with the requisite crocodile emblems and matching bright-red shoes.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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The ability to drag fringe ideas and theories into mainstream political discourse has long been a hallmark of X, even back when it was known as Twitter.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Transactional The hallmark of transactional leadership is giving a clear objective and then rewarding or punishing employees based on performance.Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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