imitationmark

noun
UK /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən mɑːk/
US /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən mɑːrk/

A mark that looks like another mark and is made to copy it.

The toy had an imitation mark that looked like the real brand's logo.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A symbol used to show that something is a copy rather than the original.

The label carried an imitation mark to warn buyers it was not genuine.

3. A visible sign or trace that copies the appearance of another sign.

The artist added an imitation mark to make the painting look old.

4. A stamp or printed sign made to resemble an official one.

Inspectors found an imitation mark on the certificate.