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.
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Involved trademark
Involved news organisation
Date
Is the trademark here used in an expression?
Yes
In what news organisation did it appear?
La Repubblica
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