genericness

English

noun
Definitions
  • The state or condition of being generic.
  • (legal) In United States trademark law, the characteristic of a trademark being generic, and therefore unregistrable.

Etymology

Suffix from English generic (relating to a genus).

Origin

English

generic

Gloss

relating to a genus

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