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as in brands
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 logos
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 trademarks
The Arrowhead trademarks indicate the team is considering bringing the name of the team’s longtime home in the Truman Sports Complex across the state line to Kansas in some capacity.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
BarbieTM and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The success has not changed another of Kelly’s trademarks, which is to show as little emotion on the mound as possible, which means pretty much none.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The Knicks’ poise and their resilience were the team’s defining trademarks, as three of the five largest comebacks in NBA Finals history came during this series against the Spurs.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Towns isn’t the only member of the Knicks dabbling in trademarks.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
After retro-gaming YouTuber Christian Simpson acquired the Commodore Corporation and all its trademarks in July 2025, the new company launched a replica of the iconic Commodore 64 computer late last year.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
Patagonia claims that Pattie Gonia broke that agreement by starting to produce clothes in 2024 and filing for trademarks last year, which the brand says left it no choice but to file a trademark infringement suit.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
This single recipe has become one of my culinary trademarks.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
BarbieTM and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The success has not changed another of Kelly’s trademarks, which is to show as little emotion on the mound as possible, which means pretty much none.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The Knicks’ poise and their resilience were the team’s defining trademarks, as three of the five largest comebacks in NBA Finals history came during this series against the Spurs.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Towns isn’t the only member of the Knicks dabbling in trademarks.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
After retro-gaming YouTuber Christian Simpson acquired the Commodore Corporation and all its trademarks in July 2025, the new company launched a replica of the iconic Commodore 64 computer late last year.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
Patagonia claims that Pattie Gonia broke that agreement by starting to produce clothes in 2024 and filing for trademarks last year, which the brand says left it no choice but to file a trademark infringement suit.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
This single recipe has become one of my culinary trademarks.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
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The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
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His vision is for a unique, independent, focused company that will be home to some of the industry’s most valuable brands and assets across theme parks, film, television, streaming, sports and news.
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Such is the daily treatment of Rwanda ’s royal cows that have become living symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
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However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.
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No logos or emblems make for a classy design.
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That legacy, combined with rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns — hallmarks of a warming world — have caused severe fires, resulting in widespread tree death, to now be more common than beneficial fires in California, the new study found.
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Their operational hallmarks include automatic identification system blackouts, false position broadcasting, ship-to-ship transfers of goods, flags of convenience, and frequent reflagging and renaming.
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“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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