service mark

noun

1. a proprietary term, such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield, American Express, or Planned Parenthood, that is registered with the Patent and Trademark Office. : SM

Word History and Origins

Origin of service mark¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

And thank you for your service, Mark.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Mark Robson, the Conservative leader of Hambleton District Council, said news of the imminent arrival had been a "bit of a bombshell".

From BBC

Although Trump has criticized social networks’ “wildly aggressive censorship,” his site’s “terms of service” mark some extensive restrictions for acceptable speech.

From Washington Post

If you want a trademark, a service mark, a patent from the Chinese government, you have to spend a fortune on the right Chinese lawyers who are members of the Communist Party, and then you still might not get it.

From Salon

After a 25-minute-long phone call with customer service, Mark got the full refund.

From Washington Post