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Ariah
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by Ariah Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:12 am
Is it ok to use brand names that have become common use for a type of product? A few examples are 'Jello' for gelatin, or 'Band-Aid' for a bandage. What are the rules when it comes to using a brand name?
Ed
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by Ed Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:48 pm
Just capitalize them correctly - that's the only rule I can think of.
Ariah
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by Ariah Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:45 pm
Thanks Ed!
REason
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by REason Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:38 pm
The copyright symbol and the trademark symbol is the only other "rule" that I could think of.
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by REason Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:40 pm
The copyright symbol and the trademark symbol is the only other "rule" that I could think of.
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by Ed Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:52 am
This isn't necessary for brand names that have become household names. It just becomes a distraction.