28 September 2017Trademarks

Refreshing, amusing and a genericide deterrent: the ‘don’t say Velcro’ video

A viral video released by Velcro encouraging consumers “not to say Velcro” could be useful when trying to avoid ‘genericide’, according to trademark lawyers.

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