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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by detaro on Saturday February 08, 2020 @02:02PM (#22277640)
The only risk I can see is becoming a generic term for "construction bricks". I don't see how me calling my genuine Lego bricks Legos contribute to that.
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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by maxerickson on Saturday February 08, 2020 @02:21PM (#22277759)
It's how trademark law is written, use as a noun indicates it is becoming a generic term.
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