Trademarked: meaning, definitions and examples
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trademarked
[ ˈtreɪdˌmɑrkɪd ]
legal status
The term 'trademarked' refers to a status indicating that a particular name, symbol, logo, or phrase has been officially registered as a trademark. This legal recognition provides the owner exclusive rights to use the trademark in connection with the goods or services it represents. This helps to protect the brand's identity and prevent others from using a similar mark that could confuse consumers. Trademarked items are often marked with the ® symbol, signaling to the public that the owner has taken legal steps to secure their intellectual property.
Synonyms
protected, registered, secured
Examples of usage
- The trademarked logo is instantly recognizable.
- Only authorized retailers can sell trademarked products.
- The company's trademarked name is protected by law.
Translations
Translations of the word "trademarked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 registrado
🇮🇳 पंजीकृत
🇩🇪 markenrechtlich geschützt
🇮🇩 terdaftar
🇺🇦 зареєстрований
🇵🇱 zarejestrowany
🇯🇵 商標登録済み
🇫🇷 déposé
🇪🇸 registrado
🇹🇷 tescilli
🇰🇷 상표 등록됨
🇸🇦 مسجل
🇨🇿 registrovaný
🇸🇰 zaregistrovaný
🇨🇳 注册商标
🇸🇮 registriran
🇮🇸 skráð
🇰🇿 тіркелген
🇬🇪 რეგისტრირებული
🇦🇿 rəsmiləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 registrado
Word origin
The word 'trademark' originates from the combination of 'trade' and 'mark'. 'Trade' dates back to the Old English word 'træd', meaning 'to tread, walk, step, or travel', emphasizing the concept of commerce and business interactions. 'Mark' comes from the Old English 'mearc' or Old Norse 'merkr', which means a sign or a boundary. Together, 'trademark' emerged in the late Middle Ages as merchants began to use symbols or marks to identify and distinguish their goods in the marketplace. The legal recognition of trademarks developed further in the 19th century when formal laws were established to protect brand identities. In many countries, trademark registration has become a critical process for businesses, ensuring that their brand elements are safeguarded against infringement.