• Aggravationstation@feddit.uk
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    The product is known as LEGO. The plural is not LEGOs.

    The boxes contained multiple pieces of LEGO.

    A shipment of glass does not contain glasses. It contains multiple pieces or sheets of glass.

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      Language evolves. Incorrect pronunciation, punctuation, and pluralization can become “correct” through popular usage.

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          What do you think would happen if you tried to sell “Legos”?

          Do you think Lego would agree with you then?

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            You’re diving into Intellectual Property law here, and there’s lots of nuance beyond just registered trademarks.

            You could likely be fine selling a round pastry filled with apples call “LEGOS”. If there was a trademark for it at one time, and it has been abandoned, you might even be able to register the trademark yourself for your round pastries.

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          time for them to register Legos then, instead of trying to fight global linguistic trends

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            I seem to remember a legal decision that prevented them from doing so (a horse leaving the barn type situation), so I don’t think its possible. Lego is hardcore about the “lego” trademark though:

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        Exactly! Just like we eat a bowl of popcorns or a plate of rices or pastas with beefs or porks, maybe with a nice glass of wines, teas or milks. After that we can go to the beach to play in the sands or if it’s winter we stay in and watch the snows.

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          Shrimps is perfectly acceptable and correct, so watchout, any of those examples could happen…

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        Language evolves

        Says every American who has to have it [simplified]

        Lol