Legal Definitions - Mark

Mark

A mark is a term used to refer to trademarks, service marks, collective marks, and certification marks. It can be a word, name, symbol, or device, or a combination of these.

• Apple - a word mark
• McDonald's golden arches - a symbol mark
• Nike's "Just Do It" slogan - a word mark
• Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval - a certification mark

These examples illustrate how a mark can be a word, symbol, or slogan that identifies a particular brand or product. A certification mark, like the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, indicates that a product has met certain standards set by an organization.