Is Coke a generic trademark?

Despite Coca-Cola owning the trademark to the name Coke, in some parts of the United States Coke is used as a generic term for any kind of carbonated beverage.

Is ChapStick a trademark?

ChapStick is a brand name of lip balm manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare and used in many countries worldwide. It is intended to help treat and prevent chapped lips, hence the name. However, the term is still a registered trademark, with rights exclusively owned by GlaxoSmithKline.

Can you trademark generic words?

Generic terms can never receive trademark protection. United States trademark law prevents trademark protection of generic terms because providing a generic term with trademark protection would be like granting a monopoly in the product. …

Is Apple a generic trademark?

A trademark can be a word, phrase, symbol, or design that distinguishes the source of the goods or services….Apple Trademark List*

Apple’s Trademarks	Generic Terms
Apple’s Trademarks Apple®	Generic Terms computers, computer software, computer peripherals, etc.

How can I use a logo without permission?

By law, you need not request permission to use a trademark belonging to another if it is for an editorial or informational use. Trademark law protects distinctive words, phrases, logos, symbols, slogans, and any other devices used to identify and distinguish products or services in the marketplace.

Can Apple trademark Apple?

The Apple trademark is a good example: While an apple cannot be copyrighted, its artistic representation can be—its use as a symbol for an electronics and software company is protected as a trademark.

Is trademark or copyright better?

Copyrights primarily protect the rights of people who create literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works (like history tests, and software code). Trademarks protect the use of a company’s name and its product names, brand identity (like logos) and slogans.