trademark
/ˈtreɪdmɑːk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtrād-ˌmärk/ (ame, mw)
trademark — 名詞
- trademarksingular
- trademarksplural
1. a distinctive name, word, picture, or other sign that a company puts on its good
商標
公司用於辨識產品的專用標誌
a distinctive name, word, picture, or other sign that a company puts on its goods — the law gives the company the sole right to use this sign, and other businesses may not copy it.
The Nike swoosh is one of the most valuable trademarks in the world.
Nike 的勾勾標誌是全世界最有價值的商標之一。
proper-noun trademark as recognizable logo
Sora checked the trademark database before launching his new brand of organic tea.
Sora 在推出自有有機茶品牌前，先查詢了商標資料庫。
collocation: trademark database
The company lost the court case because its logo was too similar to an existing trademark.
該公司因商標與現有註冊商標過於相似而輸掉了官司。
Shanti registered her clothing label's name as a trademark to stop competitors from copying it.
Shanti 將她的服裝品牌名稱註冊為商標，以防止競爭者抄襲。
The toy manufacturer found three unlicensed products that were using its trademark without permission.
那家玩具製造商發現有三件未經授權的產品擅自使用了其商標。
- brand
broader term that includes the overall identity and reputation of a company, not just its legal protection
- logo
specifically refers to the visual symbol or design element, not the name
- service mark
similar legal protection but used for services rather than physical products
文法句型
trademark of + [company/owner]
用法筆記
In legal writing, the registered trademark symbol ® indicates an officially registered trademark, while ™ indicates an unregistered one. Common legal terms paired with this sense include trademark infringement, trademark protection, and trademark registration.
常見錯誤
2. a quality, habit, or pattern of behavior so closely linked with a particular per
標誌性特徵
某人或事物獨有的可辨識特質
a quality, habit, or pattern of behavior so closely linked with a particular person or group that people recognize them by it.
Folake's bright orange scarves have become her trademark in the fashion industry.
Folake 那些亮橘色的圍巾已成為她在時尚界的標誌性特徵。
possessive: [person]'s trademark
A sharp sense of humor is the trademark of the late-night show host Christopher.
敏銳的幽默感是深夜脫口秀主持人 Christopher 的招牌特色。
the trademark of + [person]
Using simple shapes and bold primary colors is a trademark of that artist's painting style.
運用簡單的形狀與鮮豔的原色是那位畫家創作風格的鮮明標記。
The restaurant's trademark is the smoky aroma that hits customers as soon as they walk in.
那間餐廳的招牌特色，就是客人一走進門就聞到的煙燻香氣。
Lien's cheerful greeting to every regular customer became her trademark at the cafe.
Lien 對每一位常客的親切問候，成了她在咖啡館的個人特色。
- hallmark
similar meaning but slightly more formal; often used for qualities of institutions rather than individuals
- signature
emphasizes a deliberate, personal style or move that someone is known for
- calling card
informal; a distinctive feature that immediately identifies a person or group
文法句型
[person/thing]'s trademark
the trademark of + [person/thing]
用法筆記
This figurative sense is always singular and typically appears with a possessive noun or phrase ('his trademark,' 'the chef's trademark'). Distinguish it from sense 1: here there is no legal registration — the 'trademark' is simply something people strongly associate with a person or thing.
常見錯誤
trademark — 動詞
- trademarkpresent simple I / you / we / they
- trademarks3rd person singular
- trademarking-ing form
- trademarkedpast simple
1. to officially register a name, symbol, or design as a trademark so that only the
註冊商標
為產品名稱或標誌申請商標註冊
to officially register a name, symbol, or design as a trademark so that only the owner has the exclusive legal right to use it for a product or service.
The startup decided to trademark both the company name and the product logo.
這家新創公司決定將公司名稱和產品標誌都註冊商標。
trademark + direct object (name + logo)
Noa spent two years trying to trademark her recipe for plant-based cheese.
Noa 花了兩年時間試圖為她的植物性起司配方註冊商標。
trying to trademark [something]
The court ruled that the company had failed to trademark its product design before the competitor did.
法院判定該公司未能在競爭對手之前將其產品設計註冊商標。
Omar advised the client to trademark the slogan before the advertising campaign launched.
Omar 建議客戶在廣告活動推出之前，先把那句標語註冊商標。
The firm has trademarked the distinct shape of its perfume bottle in over thirty countries.
該公司已將其香水瓶的特殊造型在三十多個國家註冊商標。
文法句型
trademark + noun phrase
用法筆記
Trademark (verb) applies to names, symbols, and designs that identify products. Use patent for inventions and copyright for creative works. The past form trademarked is common in business reporting.