Trademark: meaning, definitions and examples
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trademark
[ ˈtreɪdmɑːrk ]
legal protection
A trademark is a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Companies often invest significant resources in creating and protecting their trademarks.
- The trademark of a business is a crucial asset in distinguishing its products from competitors.
- A trademark can include logos, slogans, brand names, and even colors.
distinctive feature
A trademark can also refer to a characteristic or distinguishing feature that sets someone or something apart.
Synonyms
distinctive feature, hallmark, signature
Examples of usage
- Her kindness and compassion became her trademark among friends and family.
- His quick wit and sense of humor were his trademark in social situations.
Translations
Translations of the word "trademark" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marca registrada
🇮🇳 ट्रेडमार्क
🇩🇪 Markenzeichen
🇮🇩 merek dagang
🇺🇦 торгова марка
🇵🇱 znak towarowy
🇯🇵 商標 (しょうひょう)
🇫🇷 marque déposée
🇪🇸 marca registrada
🇹🇷 ticari marka
🇰🇷 상표 (sangpyo)
🇸🇦 علامة تجارية
🇨🇿 ochranná známka
🇸🇰 ochranná známka
🇨🇳 商标 (shāngbiāo)
🇸🇮 blagovna znamka
🇮🇸 vörumerki
🇰🇿 сауда белгісі
🇬🇪 სავაჭრო ნიშანი (savach'ro nishani)
🇦🇿 ticarət nişanı
🇲🇽 marca registrada
Etymology
The term 'trademark' originated in the 16th century, combining 'trade' and 'mark'. It was initially used to distinguish one's goods from others in trade. Over time, the concept evolved to include legal protections for symbols, words, or designs that represent a company or product.
See also: trade, tradeable, trader, traders, tradesmen, tradesperson, trading.