Word Verb
trademarked
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈtɹeɪdˌmɑɹkt/ UK /tɹˈeɪdmɑːkt/ trade·marked
Definition
v.to officially register a name, logo, or design so that only one company can use it. This protects the brand from being copied by others.
v.to register a mark, name, or design with a government authority to establish exclusive legal rights to its use. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“The company trademarked its logo to prevent others from copying it.”
“After the new app became a massive hit, the developers trademarked the name to secure their market position.”
“While the core concept of the invention was patented, the specific visual identity of the product was trademarked to ensure brand recognition across international markets.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated