Genericide

[pixeldrift]

In my computer class I'm going over copyrights, intellectual property, DMCA, etc. Part of that was a discussion on trademarks and how some brands can become so popular, they are used as the generic term for the category of product. Here's a list I came up with as examples.

Alkaseltzer > effervescent antacid

Comments

[nuttynuthatch]

Legally, I think "Corn Flakes" is not a registered trademark anymore. Any generic store brand (ahem, "private label") can use the term "corn flakes" and get away with it.

"Pampers" may be used by some ethnic groups for diapers.

"Kitty Litter" IS a registered trademark, as is "Dumpster."