# trademarked

/ˈtɹeɪdˌmɑɹkt/ (US) · /tɹˈeɪdmɑːkt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trademarked
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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