simple past tense and past participle of brand
"The factory was branded as unsafe after inspectors found dangerous conditions in every room."
In plain English: To brand something means to give it a specific name, logo, or style so people recognize what company made it.
"The company decided to brand their new products with bright colors and catchy slogans."
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
"branded merchandise is that bearing a standard brand name"