Trademarking

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹeɪdˌmɑɹkɪŋ/

Trademarking (noun)

  1. The process of registering a brand name, logo, or symbol so others cannot use it for similar goods or services.
  2. An administrative step where an authority records a mark and gives the owner legal rights to stop confusing use.

Examples

  • Trademarking gives brand legal protection for your logo.
  • Trademarking helps protect a brand from copycats.

Trademarking (verb)

  1. To apply to register a brand sign with a government office so it becomes protected by law.

Examples

  • They trademarking the name to register a mark.
  • You trademarking the logo to register a mark.