A1 noun Neutre

trademark

/ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

A special symbol, name, or design that a company uses for its products. It helps people know which company made the item and prevents others from using the same name or logo.

Exemples

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The swoosh is a famous trademark on my shoes.

The swoosh is a famous trademark on my shoes.

2

The applicant submitted a formal request to protect their new trademark.

The applicant submitted a formal request to protect their new trademark.

3

That red hat has become his trademark look.

That red hat has become his trademark look.

Famille de mots

Nom
trademark
Verb
trademark
Adjectif
trademarked
Apparenté
branding
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Trade' + 'Mark'. It is the special 'mark' used to 'trade' (buy and sell) products.

Quiz rapide

The golden arches are a famous ____ for McDonald's.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : trademark

Exemples

1

The swoosh is a famous trademark on my shoes.

everyday

The swoosh is a famous trademark on my shoes.

2

The applicant submitted a formal request to protect their new trademark.

formal

The applicant submitted a formal request to protect their new trademark.

3

That red hat has become his trademark look.

informal

That red hat has become his trademark look.

4

Intellectual property laws ensure that a trademark is legally defended against theft.

academic

Intellectual property laws ensure that a trademark is legally defended against theft.

5

Our company needs to register the trademark before the international product launch.

business

Our company needs to register the trademark before the international product launch.

Famille de mots

Nom
trademark
Verb
trademark
Adjectif
trademarked
Apparenté
branding

Collocations courantes

registered trademark registered trademark
file a trademark file a trademark
trademark infringement trademark infringement
trademark protection trademark protection
famous trademark famous trademark

Phrases Courantes

trademark look

trademark look

trademark style

trademark style

infringe on a trademark

infringe on a trademark

Souvent confondu avec

trademark vs copyright

A trademark protects brand names and logos, while a copyright protects creative works like books, music, and art.

trademark vs patent

A trademark protects a brand's identity, whereas a patent protects a new invention or process.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when talking about a logo, brand name, or a unique style that identifies a specific person or company. It can be used both as a legal term and a way to describe a person's signature habit.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'copyright' when they mean 'trademark' for a company logo. Remember that trademarks are for business identity.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Trade' + 'Mark'. It is the special 'mark' used to 'trade' (buy and sell) products.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the words 'trade' (commercial business) and 'mark' (a sign or symbol), first appearing in the mid-19th century.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (e.g., many trademarks) Can be used as a transitive verb (e.g., to trademark a name) Often used as an attributive noun (e.g., trademark law)
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Contexte culturel

In many countries, the ® symbol next to a logo shows it is a legally registered trademark.

Quiz rapide

The golden arches are a famous ____ for McDonald's.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : trademark

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