specific mark

[spəˈsɪfɪk mɑːrk]
nounpl: specific marks
marca específica
1. A distinctive sign, symbol, or characteristic that clearly identifies or distinguishes something from others
The specific mark on the document authenticates its origin.
A marca específica no documento autentica sua origem.
2. In trademark and intellectual property law, a unique identifying symbol or name that legally belongs to a company or individual
The company registered its specific mark to protect its brand identity.
A empresa registrou sua marca específica para proteger a identidade da marca.
3. A particular feature or characteristic that serves as evidence or indication of something
The scar was the specific mark that helped identify the suspect.
A cicatriz era a marca específica que ajudou a identificar o suspeito.
In Brazil, 'marca específica' is commonly used in commercial and intellectual property contexts, particularly in trademark registration (INPI - Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial). The term is essential in Brazilian commercial law and brand protection discussions. In the USA, 'specific mark' is frequently encountered in legal documents, patent offices, and trademark registrations with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
distinctive markidentifying markcharacteristictrademarkdistinguishing featureparticular mark
Antonyms / Antônimos
generic markcommon featureindistinguishable characteristic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marca específica
Standard usage in legal and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
marca específica
Common in business and legal documents
São Paulo
marca específica
Widely used in commercial and industrial sectors
Portugal
marca específica
Standard Portuguese equivalent; also 'sinal distintivo' in formal legal contexts

Related Words

trademarkbrandidentifiersignaturesealembleminsigniahallmark

Related Idioms & Phrases

bear the mark of
leave one's mark
make one's mark
trademark characteristics
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