genericide

English

noun
Definitions
  • (rare) The act or process of letting a trademark term become so common that the trademark is indefensible.
  • (rare) The process by which trademark rights are diminished or lost as a result of common use in the marketplace.

Etymology

Suffix from English generic (relating to a genus).

Origin

English

generic

Gloss

relating to a genus

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