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A quick definition of generic name:

A generic name is a word that describes something in general without pointing to a specific source or creator. For example, the word "car" or "sink" are generic names. These names cannot be protected as trademarks for the thing they represent. For instance, "Apple" can be a trademark for computers but not for the fruit. Another way to say generic name is generic term, generic mark, or common descriptive name.

A more thorough explanation:

A generic name is a term that describes something in a general way without indicating its source or creator. For example, the word "car" or "sink" are generic names.

It is important to note that a generic name cannot be protected as a trademark for the thing it represents. For instance, "Apple" can be a trademark for computers but not for the fruit.

Other terms that can be used interchangeably with generic name include generic term, generic mark, and common descriptive name.

  • "Kleenex" is a brand name for facial tissues, but "facial tissues" is a generic name.
  • "Aspirin" used to be a trademark for a pain reliever, but it became a generic name over time.
  • "Escalator" was once a trademark for a moving staircase, but it is now a generic name.

These examples illustrate how a brand name can become a generic name over time if it becomes widely used to describe a particular product or service.

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i got a 160 but i'm like.....i can maybe do better than that with a little more time
Mostlylegal
11:38
@badhorrormovie: at this point vandy or ndls, hopefully with a scholly
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@Mostlylegal: good luck!!:)
I wish I had more time but honestly getting my apps in early did make a difference especially this cycle
@wasbornfierce: real LMAO
Mostlylegal
11:39
if no school this cycle im chilling, i have a career job and work experience seems to be becoming more valuable, and with the job market the way it is im just grateful to be in the spot i am
so true the job market is horrible
@wasbornfierce: omg are u a midwesterner too hey diva
Mostlylegal
11:39
dang that loyola scholly is sexy, have you made ur decision yet wasborn
yes from chi area
i got so lucky i had a part-time gig at a firm during undergrad that went full-time
OMG HEYYY NEIGHBOR
and no I do want loyola but also with the schools it'll be 50k in tuition plus living in the Gold Coast
it's more expensive than northwestern for some reason
Mostlylegal
11:41
i wanna end up chicago biglaw so maybe we will work together yall
I applied to Loyola's health law fellowship so I am hoping to get that and if not I will be attending Kent
which to be clear I really like Kent
it has a gym which is very exciting for me
Mostlylegal
11:41
i would see if you could reneg uiuc, they are an up and coming school
I am going to Loyola and Kents admitted student weekend Friday and Saturday back to back
I tried to renegotiate UIUC they denied me
also did not have the best experience at my visit there and went there for undergrad
so a new environment will be nice :)
Mostlylegal
11:43
well thats good since itll make the decision easier
yes I withdrew from uiuc hoping someone else will be able to take my spot who is willing to pay that much lol
Mostlylegal
11:43
thats kind of you
hit message limit: we can all be chi big law friends HAHAH also i'm sorry about uiuc!!
best of luck everyone ❤️
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