You might be surprised to learn that some of these words are trademarked.

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Many of the items we use every day, like zippers and escalators, were once brand names. Even heroin, which no one should use any day, was a brand name. Here are some trademarked names that are often used as generic terms.

 

Jet Ski, Bubble Wrap, Onesies, Jacuzzi, Crockpot, Fluffernutter, Frisbie, Hula Hoop, Slip 'n Slide, Chapstick, Kleenex, Ping-Pong, PowerPoint, Q-tips, Rollerblade, Scotch Tape, Jell-O, Tupperware, Velcro, Weed Eater, Wite-out, Band-Aids, Zamboni, Taser

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