generic term
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From 305 U.S. 111 - Kellogg Co. v. National Biscuit Co. · 1938Most cited · 1,659 citing opinions
For that is the generic term of the article, which describes it with a fair degree of accuracy; and is the term by which the biscuit in pillow-shaped form is generally known by the public. Since the term is generic, the original maker of the product acquired no exclusive right to use it.