12 popular words you didn't know started as brands
Some companies' products and services become so popular their brand names become common nouns and verbs. In fact, you might be using such words every day – read on to find 12 of the most unexpected examples.
All of the trademarks from the list were once registered by different companies. They got the right to use the symbol ® to inform the public that these names were owned by the companies and legally protected.
Some of the trademarks from the list have already expired – the term of a trademark is usually 10 years. After the completion of the term, the owner has to renew the trademark for another 10 years in order not to lose it.
#1
Generic term: an infant bodysuit
#2
Generic term: personal watercraft
#3
Generic term: a hot tub
#4
Generic term: lip balm
#5
Generic term: moving staircase
#6
Generic term: acetylsalicylic acid
#7
Generic term: cotton swabs
#8
Generic term: real estate agent
#9
Generic term: vacuum-insulated flask
#10
Generic term: petroleum jelly
#11
Generic term: hook-and-loop fastener
#12
Generic term: table tennis
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