Which ancient civilization created the first widely recognized branded products using maker's marks that functioned similar to modern trademarks?

Before modern malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations had sophisticated marketplaces and branded goods. From Mesopotamian merchant seals to Roman mass production techniques, the foundations of product marketing and consumer trends were established thousands of years ago. This poll explores how ancient entrepreneurs differentiated their products in the earliest marketplaces of human civilization.

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Ancient Romans with their stamped pottery and glassware (SPQR and maker stamps)
Ancient Chinese merchants with their silk trade marks during the Han Dynasty
Ancient Egyptians with their cartouche-marked luxury goods and pottery
Ancient Mesopotamians with their cylinder seals for product authentication