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Trademark infringement (what I'm guessing you're asking about) only applies to other companies operating in the same space. There's no reason someone can't name their product after a common noun. Or even name their company the same thing as another company, but operate in another space (e.g. Despite the existence of Apple Computers, I could open Apple Dry Cleaners).

Or am I misinterpreting your question?



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