C1nounformal3K

UK/["/ˈtreɪdmɑːk/"]/US/["/ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/"]/

Meaning of Trademark

a name, symbol or design that a company uses for its products and that cannot be used by anyone else

In simple words: A special symbol or name that shows a company owns a product.

Trademark in a sentence

  • ‘Big Mac’ is McDonald's best-known trademark.
  • Attention to detail is Anthea’s trademark.
  • The artist uses her trademark swirls of paint to good effect in her latest exhibition.

How to use Trademark

Used in business and legal contexts. Proper when discussing brands and legal protections, but may sound out of place in casual conversation. Avoid where informal language is preferred.

Grammar pattern

trademark + object

Memory hint

Think of 'trade' and 'mark' as a brand's unique stamp on their products.

Related words

Collocations with Trademark

  • register a trademark
  • trademark infringement
  • famous trademark
  • trademark application
  • trademark rights

Synonyms for Trademark

Opposites of Trademark

  • generic term
  • public domain
  • common use

Common mistakes with Trademark

  • Confused with 'patent' (patent protects inventions, trademark protects brands).
  • Using it in informal conversations where simpler words would suffice.
  • Misusing as a verb ('to trademark' is appropriate, but 'trademarking' may confuse learners).

Compare Trademark with Brand, Logo, Symbol, Label

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Frequently asked questions about Trademark

What does Trademark mean?

A special symbol or name that shows a company owns a product.

What is the definition of Trademark?

a name, symbol or design that a company uses for its products and that cannot be used by anyone else

How do you use Trademark in a sentence?

‘Big Mac’ is McDonald's best-known trademark.

Can you give another example of Trademark?

Attention to detail is Anthea’s trademark.

What are synonyms for Trademark?

Common alternatives include brand, logo, symbol, label, service mark.

What is the opposite of Trademark?

Opposite meanings include generic term, public domain, common use.

What words go with Trademark?

It commonly pairs with register a trademark, trademark infringement, famous trademark, trademark application, trademark rights.

What are common mistakes when using Trademark?

Confused with 'patent' (patent protects inventions, trademark protects brands). Using it in informal conversations where simpler words would suffice. Misusing as a verb ('to trademark' is appropriate, but 'trademarking' may confuse learners).

How do you pronounce Trademark?

US: /["/ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtreɪdmɑːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Trademark formal or informal?

"Trademark" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Trademark?

Used in business and legal contexts. Proper when discussing brands and legal protections, but may sound out of place in casual conversation. Avoid where informal language is preferred.

What CEFR level is Trademark?

"Trademark" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.