service mark

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noun

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

Abbreviation: SM.

Origin of service mark

1945-1950

First recorded in 1945-50

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Penalty for transgression of any of the above rules (fouls) is allowing the opponent a free hit from his service mark.

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