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) private brand
B) service mark
C) orphan work
D) generic name

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A generic name is a term that was once a trademark, but has become so commonly used that it no longer functions as a trademark and has lost its protection. Examples include aspirin, escalator, and zipper.

A ________ Is a Term for a Mark That Has