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Has the Plexiglass brand reached the level of usage that it is now considered full genericide? In other words is it basically public domain now?
by jjeaff 3y ago
Has the Plexiglass brand reached the level of usage that it is now considered full genericide? In other words is it basically public domain now?
- ddol 3y agoFrom[0]: > Plexiglass vs. Plexiglas®: Acrylic Sheeting Facts > These two terms are pronounced the same, spelled almost identically, and can be compared to the relationship of tissue and Kleenex. These are known as proprietary eponyms, meaning a trade name has become the generic name for a product or service. Sometimes these are referred to as generic trademarks. What makes it particularly difficult to know the difference between plexiglass and Plexiglas® is the small variation in spelling. The difference in one letter stumps many people. Plexiglass with two s’s is the generic term synonymous with acrylic sheet. Plexiglas® with one s is the brand name. Other trade names that have become comparable to Plexiglas® include Acrylite®, Lucite®, and Perspex®. [0] https://www.acplasticsinc.com/informationcenter/r/plexiglass-vs-plexiglas https://www.acplasticsinc.com/informationcenter/r/plexiglass...