trade name
1 of 2noun
1
a
: the name used for an article among traders
b
: brand name
2
: the name or style under which a concern does business
trade name
2 of 2verb
trade named; trade naming; trade names
transitive verb
: to designate with a trade name
Example Sentences
Noun Ibuprofen is sold under several trade names.
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1840, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Verb
1888, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
trade name
noun
: a name or mark that is used by a person (as an individual proprietor or a corporation) to identify that person's business or vocation and that may also be used as a trademark or service mark
Note: Like a trademark or service mark, a trade name is protected by law against infringement. A trade name that has been used for at least 6 months can be recorded with the Customs Bureau, and any infringing imports will be barred.
trade name
noun
as in brand name
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