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Google's Trying to Trademark the Word 'Glass'–and It's in Good Company

8 pointsby duggieawesomeabout 11 years ago

2 comments

jsunabout 11 years ago
A lot of times companies file trademarks that they know they won't get in order to get it declared a "generic term". Once it gets that designation the company can use it without worrying about a competitor coming in and trademarking the term later. You still can't defend it from competitive use like a trademark, but if you own the domain or have created other artificial barriers to its use, then it's really never a problem
bhartzerabout 11 years ago
The word glass is too generic; its meaning has been used many times to mean something other than an internet-connected device that you wear on your face.