A symbol or word that is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is thus legally protected from use by anyone but its owner is a
A) trade name.
B) trademark.
C) brand name.
D) brand mark.
E) brand.

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A trademark is specifically registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to legally protect its use by the owner. Trade names and brand names may also be legally protected, but not necessarily through trademark registration. Brand marks and brands can refer to a wider range of branding elements beyond just legally protected symbols or words.

A Symbol or Word That Is Registered with the U