What does "ghost mark" mean?

A trademark that is registered without the intent of using it for a product or service, but in an attempt to obstruct the registration of other similar trademarks.

What is a synonym for "ghost mark"?

Common synonyms include: erased mark, erased pencil mark.

Ghost mark

noun

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Noun

1
A trademark that is registered without the intent of using it for a product or service, but in an attempt to obstruct the registration of other similar trademarks.

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erased mark erased pencil mark

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