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.
15 Product Trademarks That Have Become Victims Of Genericization
Involved trademark
- Aspirin
- Heroin
- Cellophane
- Escalator
- Trampoline
- Thermos
- Appstore
- Yo-Yo
- Zipper
- Adrenaline
- AstroTurf
- Band-Aid
- Bubble Wrap
- Bubbler
- ChapStick
- Crock-Pot
- Dumpster
- Fiberglas
- Formica
- Frisbee
- Hacky Sack
- Hula hoop
- Jacuzzi
- Jet Ski
- Kleenex
- Lava lamp
- Memory Stick
- Muzak
- Onesie
- Ping Pong
- Plexiglas
- Putt-Putt golf
- Q-tips
- Realtor
- Saran wrap
- Scotch tape
- Sharpie
- Styrofoam
- Super Heroes
- Tupperware
- Teflon
- Velcro
- Xerox
Involved news organisation
Date
Is the trademark here used in an expression?
No
In what news organisation did it appear?
Consumer Reports
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