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What is an arbitrary trademark?

By Tom James / May 3, 2026
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What is an arbitrary trademark?

An arbitrary mark is an actual word or thing, but one that bears no logical relationship to the product or service to which it relates. APPLE as a trademark for computers is an example. Arbitrary marks are inherently distinctive.

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