Genericide: The Case of Aspirin - Jones IP Law
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In the trademark world, "genericide" describes how a brand name can become so common it turns into a generic term for a product or service, irrespective of its origins. This scenario signals a brand's widespread acceptance but also the loss of its trademark protection. A prime example is the term "Aspirin."

This is apparently a case of a genericized trademark

I thought aspirin was the general name for the painkilling medicine, like acetaminophen of ibuprofen

    • Atomic@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 day ago

      You are mistaken, but it’s such an easy mistake to make as you’ll see. Adrenaline is the name for the naturally occuring hormone.

      A brand name, and trademarked name (in the US) for the drug which consisted of extracted Adrenaline, Was “Adrenalin”.