A(n)________ 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) hallmark

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A generic name is a term that has become widely used to refer to a specific type of product or service, and as a result, it has lost its trademark protection. For example, "aspirin" was once a trademarked name owned by one company, but it became so widely used that it lost its trademark status and now refers to any pain reliever with acetylsalicylic acid as the active ingredient.

A(n)________ Is a Term for a Mark That Has Become