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Fuji Xerox warns illegal use of "Xerox"

Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd. published a notice on Businessworld today to remind the public that Xerox is "not just another work for copy." "Xerox is a globally recognized registered trademark protected by law," it added.

"XEROX is a globally recognized registered trademark, and its unauthorized use without permission of the trademark holder, whether as a trademark or a trade name, or as part of a trademark or trade name, is expressly forbidden by law. As a registered trademark, XEROX is also not a verb or common noun, and should therefore not be used to described copying or copy services in general. So please don't use the word "XEROX" as another word for "Copy."

Two weeks ago, small press publishers including self-published comic creators held a two-day event titled "Better Living Through Xeroxography." Some comic creators also used the term in television interviews amid the emergence of photocopied comics.

Jerald Uy

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  1. The local City Halls may have a problem since they use the term " Certified true Xerox" when getting a stamped copy of birth certificates through their office.

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