tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858156.post5594279872862193477..comments2023-08-14T13:36:56.682+02:00Comments on Stephane's Blog: Words MatterStephanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13929029597920339937noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14858156.post-11739145255653620192011-01-04T21:37:19.698+01:002011-01-04T21:37:19.698+01:00Well, this not really something new. For a long ti...Well, this not really something new. For a long time, brand names became so popular that they represent all products of a similar kind. In German for example: "Tempo", "Uhu", "Tupperdose" ... In English I recall "white-out" right now. And I am sure I find some more if I just "google" for it.<br /><br />More interesting would be the question: Can these words become so popular in general usage that they would loose their protection as a specific brand. Then you might get your OpenOffice PowerPoint. ;)renehttp://springmeier.orgnoreply@blogger.com