Which tech company first patented a sonic logo (audio trademark) in the United States, pioneering the legal protection of sound as a brand identifier?

In the world of inventions and discoveries, sonic branding has emerged as a powerful tool for instant recognition. Companies have invested millions in creating distinctive audio signatures that trigger immediate brand recall without any visual cues. This poll tests your knowledge about a groundbreaking audio logo that revolutionized how we think about multi-sensory branding in the digital age.

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NBC (with its three-note chime)
Intel (with its five-note 'bong' sound)
MGM (with its lion roar)
Apple (with its startup chime)