Google fights to stay out of dictionary

Ironhorse · 06-27-2003

The Straits Times
Tuesday, June 24, 2003

Google fights to stay out of dictionary

LONDON - Google, the name of the Internet search engine, has become a verb meaning 'to search'.

But Google the company is trying to steer clear of the dictionary. Its lawyers are trying to keep it out of the lexicon of everyday language.

Google's problem is the bigger it gets, the more it becomes part of colloquial English and less a brand in its own right.

Lexicography site Word Spy, for example, was asked to delete the definition of 'google' from its online lexicon or revise it to take account of the 'trademark status of Google'.

Companies such as Xerox, Kleenex and Rollerblade also have teams of lawyers firing off letters to media which use their names as generic labels.

'Once it becomes just a word, it erodes the value of that brand,' trademark lawyer Elizabeth Ward told the BBC.

Winetalk.com · 06-27-2003

If I EVER rerad
"we'll pull Oprano on 'em"
I'll SUE!!!!!
;-)))

Hooper · 06-27-2003

I think kb & dmoney have illegally used the phrase "hoopered".. my brand has been eroded. i'm fucked.

Peaches · 06-27-2003

I heard someone named a FRUIT, Peaches!

(and for those of you who know my real (right Vick?) last name...well, I could get REALLY ticked off about that, eh?

)

SykkBoy · 06-28-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Peaches@Jun 27 2003, 09:58 PM
I heard someone named a FRUIT, Peaches!

(and for those of you who know my real (right Vick?) last name...well, I could get REALLY ticked off about that, eh? )

your last name is Isanasshole???

Peaches · 06-28-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by SykkBoy@Jun 28 2003, 12:46 AM
your last name is Isanasshole???

Yes.

Apparently no one can keep a secret in this biz. :angry:

Almighty Colin · 06-28-2003

Have you ever been like whoa'd?

06-27-2003	#1
Ironhorse Members Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 282	The Straits Times Tuesday, June 24, 2003 Google fights to stay out of dictionary LONDON - Google, the name of the Internet search engine, has become a verb meaning 'to search'. But Google the company is trying to steer clear of the dictionary. Its lawyers are trying to keep it out of the lexicon of everyday language. Google's problem is the bigger it gets, the more it becomes part of colloquial English and less a brand in its own right. Lexicography site Word Spy, for example, was asked to delete the definition of 'google' from its online lexicon or revise it to take account of the 'trademark status of Google'. Companies such as Xerox, Kleenex and Rollerblade also have teams of lawyers firing off letters to media which use their names as generic labels. 'Once it becomes just a word, it erodes the value of that brand,' trademark lawyer Elizabeth Ward told the BBC. __________________ Tib ICQ: 790728

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