The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TRADEMARKS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TRADEMARKS
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The straight part
We know that "symbols that are put across here" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case symbols that are put across here = trademarks.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TRADEMARKS mean?
TRADEMARKS noun- A word, symbol, or phrase used to identify a particular company's product and differentiate it from other companies' products.
- Any proprietary business, product or service name.
- The aspect for which someone or something is best known; a hallmark or typical characteristic.
- To register something as a trademark.
- To so label a product.