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?