Friday, December 2, 2011

Genericized Trademarks

Have you ever heard of the term "Genericized Trademarks"? This is  a trademark which has come to be used to describe all similar products, rather than the product of a specific manufacturer. A well known example is the word xerox from the Xerox Corporation, which dominated the copier industry.


You can view some examples here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_generic_and_genericized_trademarks
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11 comments:

  1. Angenica F. MartirezDecember 2, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    It is my first time to hear "genericized trademarks". I read that there are ways that a genericized trademarks may happen(see: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-genericized-trademark.htm).

    -Angenica Martirez

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  2. Jaymico ReyesDecember 3, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    I have never heard of such term and I am glad you were able to introduce it here in our blog. Thanks for posting it. :)

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  3. Kenneth Casey M. TapnioDecember 3, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    The term is new to me. Thanks for posting.

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  4. Darwin D. DesilosDecember 3, 2011 at 9:37 PM

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  5. kyle pascualDecember 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Thank you for sharing this new information.

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  6. Jessica Dyan Y. BonusDecember 5, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Thanks for posting this. I suddenly remember my elementary days when I always say Colgate when I'm buying for toothpaste.

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  7. Jason Angelo TrabucoDecember 5, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Up to now, most people use the term "xerox" instead of the word "photocopy."

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  8. charlotte parungaoDecember 5, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I never thought that some words we use are actually came from companies and corporations. Thank you for the link. :)

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  9. AtanDecember 5, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    This is a very interesting post. I have always wondered what the term for products like "Jacuzzi" or "Kodak" was. Thank you for enlightening me.

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  10. Limor Kristine TengDecember 5, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Your post is very interesting! A styrofoam is actually an extruded polystyrene foam. A tupperware which we often say is actually a plastic storage containers for food. The most common is "xerox" which we mean "photocopy". These things came from Trademark companies. Your post is very informative and entertaining Carlo!

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  11. Nikka TolentinoDecember 5, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    It is a good thing that you were able to introduce this topic to us. I found it interesting to know different generic trademarks.

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