genericides.org keeps a list of generic trademarks. We support the list with examples of "generic use" in newspapers worldwide. The entry below is such example.
50 Everyday Words That Actually Started as Brands and Trademarks
Involved trademark
- Onesie
- Kiwi
- Zipper
- Windbreaker
- Jet Ski
- Escalator
- Hula hoop
- Crock-Pot
- Band-Aid
- Ping Pong
- Velcro
- Scotch tape
- Yo-Yo
- Popsicle
- Thermos
- Granola
- Frisbee
- Tupperware
- Wite-out
- Realtor
- Rollerblade
- Super Glue
- Jacuzzi
- Bubble Wrap
- Trampoline
- Laundromat
- Sharpie
- Q-tips
- Ziploc
- ChapStick
- Kleenex
- PowerPoint
- Photoshop
- Play-Doh
- Coke
- Vicks
- Vaseline
- Jell-O
- Jeep
- Post-it
- Speedo
- Walkman
Involved news organisation
Date
Is the trademark here used in an expression?
No
In what news organisation did it appear?
impactbnd.com
Url
