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.
Everyday words that are actually brand names
Involved trademark
- Kerosene
- Linoleum
- Ping Pong
- Tarmac
- Escalator
- Aspirin
- Pogo
- Jungle gym
- Pilates
- Dry ice
- Catseye
- Fiberglas
- Mah-jongg
- Velcro
- Biro
- Ouija Board
- Teleprompter
- Autocue
- Bubble Wrap
- Frisbee
- Hula hoop
- Thermos
- Jiffy bag
- Yo-Yo
- Lava lamp
- AstroTurf
- Jet Ski
- Rollerblade
- Zimmer frame
- Hoover
- Mace
- Taser
- Band-Aid
- Stetson
- Jacuzzi
- Wite-out
- Kleenex
- Q-tips
- Sellotape
- Scotch tape
- Post-it
- Laundromat
- Memory Stick
- Xerox
- Photoshop
- Onesie
- Realtor
- Popsicle
- Cellophane
- Appstore
Involved news organisation
Date
Is the trademark here used in an expression?
No
In what news organisation did it appear?
lovemoney
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