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They insist likely due to the “Kleenex” effect. Couldn’t find a good reference, but once an item becomes generic, it can loose copyright. Article: https://www.
by aerophilic 2y ago
They insist likely due to the “Kleenex” effect. Couldn’t find a good reference, but once an item becomes generic, it can loose copyright.
Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/24/smarter-living/how-a-brand-name-becomes-generic.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/24/smarter-living/how-a-bran...
- bigstrat2003 2y agoNot copyright, trademark. Two very different things, with very different laws.
- zuminator 2y agoSure, gp misspoke in saying "copyright" but correctly linked to a relevant article about trademarks and was correct in the sentiment that owners of widely used brand names need to be vigilant about their intellectual property.
- elsjaako 2y agoYou can find a reference by looking for "generic trademark"