CEFR C1

proprietary mark

noun phrase

Meaning

A symbol, name, or design legally owned and controlled by a company or individual, used to identify its products or services and distinguish them from others.

Examples

The company's proprietary mark is registered with the patent office.
Using someone else's proprietary mark without permission can lead to legal action.

Synonyms: trademark, brand name, logo, service mark

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proprietary mark (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌprəʊ.traɪˈɛ.tər.i mɑːk

Definition

A symbol, name, or design legally owned and controlled by a company or individual, used to identify its products or services and distinguish them from others.

Examples

The company's proprietary mark is registered with the patent office.
Using someone else's proprietary mark without permission can lead to legal action.
The distinctive logo serves as a proprietary mark for the luxury brand.

How to Use proprietary mark

proprietary mark of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify which company or entity owns the mark. — "This is the proprietary mark of the renowned tech company."

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