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Sure. So is Ford. But back in 1909, it was also the name of the guy who signed the patent. Whose company name was his surname.
by iguy 6y ago
Sure. So is Ford.
But back in 1909, it was also the name of the guy who signed the patent. Whose company name was his surname.
- xxs 6y ago>"where naming is more like branding" I meant it followed the branding pattern, so it happened the brand was derived from the name.
- iguy 6y agoI guess there's no commerce in mathematical theorems. But the use of his name as a generic (not just for products sold by the company which bought the trademark) seems similar in that it's a community decision -- we could have all decided to say "hex wrench" instead.