Service Marks
/ˈsɜːrvɪs mɑːrks/
Definitions
- (n.) Marks used to identify and distinguish the source of a service rather than a product, primarily in commerce and advertising.
The company registered its service mark to protect the branding of its consulting services.
Forms
- service mark
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Commentary
Service marks function similarly to trademarks but specifically serve to identify services; drafting should clearly distinguish them from trademarks related to goods.
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