Capitalize Specific Brand Names But not the product itself Example K odak f ilm Capitalize brand names commonly used to refer to product itself Examples Kleenex brand tissues Velcro brand hook and loop fasteners ID: 1042761
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1. Writing LabCapitalization: Trade Names and Brand Names
2. Capitalize Specific Brand NamesBut not the product itselfExample: Kodak film
3. Capitalize brand names commonly used to refer to product itself.Examples:Kleenex brand tissuesVelcro brand hook and loop fastenersChap-Stick brand lip balmPost-It brand adhesive notesPopsicle brand flavored iceKitty Litter brand cat box fillerWite-Out brand correction fluidSharpie brand permanent markersJacuzzi brand whirlpool tubsBand-Aid brand adhesive bandagesClorox brand bleachX-ACTO brand knivesTupperware brand food storage containers
4. Capitalize brand namesCapitalize brand names commonly used to refer to both the name brand and generic products.Example: Cheerios brand cereal, Ziploc brand plastic storage bags, Pampers brand disposable diapers, Scotch brand adhesive tape, Tylenol brand pain reliever
5. That’s all, folks!This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson SeriesLessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb HixonTo find out more, visit the Writing Lab’s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson