TASK DEFINITION: In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
PROBLEM: A trademark may be designated by the following symbols : A trademark is typically a name , word , phrase , logo , symbol , design , image , or a combination of these elements .

SOLUTION: A trademark can be a name , word , phrase , symbol , logo , design , or picture .

PROBLEM: The National Guard is a joint activity of the United States Department of Defense ( DoD ) composed of reserve components of the United States Army and the United States Air Force : the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard , respectively .

SOLUTION: The United States National Guard is an organization of the United States Army and the United States Air Force .

PROBLEM: The Academy Award for Best Costume Design is one of the Academy Awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ( AMPAS ) for achievement in film costume design .

SOLUTION:
The Academy Award for Best Costume Design is one of the Academy Awards of Merit .