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a proprietary term, such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield, American Express, or Planned Parenthood, that is registered with the Patent and Trademark Office. Abbr.: SM[1945-50]
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service mark
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service mark — noun Date: 1945 a mark or device used to identify a service (as transportation or insurance) offered to customers … New Collegiate Dictionary
service mark — serv′ice mark n. bus a proprietary term, similar to a trademark, that distinguishes the seller or provider of a service Abbr.: SM • Etymology: 1945–50 … From formal English to slang
