B2nounbusinesslaw
US/ˈtreɪd.mɑːrk/
UK/ˈtreɪd.mɑːk/
a name, word or symbol that a company registers so that no one else can use it
In context
The company registered its logo as a trademark before launching the product.
Using another firm's trademark in your advertisement without permission can lead to a lawsuit.
The shoe brand sued a small shop for trademark infringement last year.
Words that go with trademark
adjective + noun
- registered trademarkThe symbol shows that the name is a registered trademark.
verb + noun
- register a trademarkYou should register a trademark before you print any labels.
- protect a trademarkCompanies spend a lot of money to protect a trademark.
noun + noun
- trademark infringementThe firm was accused of trademark infringement.
- trademark lawShe is a lawyer who specializes in trademark law.
- trademark ownerOnly the trademark owner can allow others to use the name.