Grammar Girl discusses how writers can navigate use of trademarked terms, featuring a piece written by Natalie Schilling.
Language Science and Trademark Disputes
How do terms like “aspirin,” “air fryer,” “teleprompter,” and “trampoline” go from being protected brand names to common, everyday words that anyone case use – and how can linguists help resolve trademark disputes?
Forensic Linguistics: Language in Evidence
We all know that DNA evidence, fingerprints, and other physical evidence can be used to help solve crimes. But did you know that language evidence can be a powerful too, too?
10.31.2024 Grammar Girl: How Linguistics Solves Crimes
Natalie joins the Grammar Girl podcast to discuss how people’s language gives them away — in manifestos, ransom notes, text messages, and more.