A ________ is a term for a mark that has become a common term for a product line or type of service and therefore has lost its trademark protection.
A) service mark
B) orphan work
C) generic name
D) private brand

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A term that has become a common name for a product or service, instead of a specific brand, loses its trademark protection and becomes a generic name. For example, escalator, aspirin, and thermos were once trademarked terms, but they are now considered generic names. A service mark (A) is a type of trademark that indicates that the mark is associated with a service instead of a product. An orphan work (B) is a copyrighted work for which the copyright owner cannot be located or identified. A private brand (D) is a brand owned by a retailer or a distributor and used exclusively for their own products or services.

A ________ Is a Term for a Mark That Has