A trademark is a symbol, design, phrase, word, or combination of these elements that is used to identify a good or service. A trademark only protects the use of a word of phrase in relation to a specific good or service. Most large brands have trademarks that are recognizable and can be easily distinguished from those of other companies.

A trademark is a type of intellectual property protection that recognizes a symbol, word, or design to identify a product from a particular source. The use of trademarks has been around for centuries. They are used to identify a particular brand owner for specific goods and services.