Natalie Schilling, forensic linguist, talks about her involvement in ‘The Case of the Mystery Dialect’ with host Mignon Fogarty, in this bonus segment from The Grammar Girl podcast
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?