Talk:Scotch Tape

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:Use of the term 'Scotch' in the name has a rather pejorative origin. Whilst testing, the tape came loose because it was not fully coated with adhesive. A remark was made that the stingy  Scotch bosses need to put more adhesive on it - the name has "stuck" ever since. 
This type of information/rumor should not be in the article unless it has a reliable source. -SCEhardT 01:07, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: It is pretty much verified by 3M themselves at . Ardric47 00:23, 18 March 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I've added it back.  Thanks for finding a source! -SCEhardT 02:33, 18 March 2006 (UTC)
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message: Does anyone know what is the pattern of the tartan used to advertise Scotch Tape?  Or is it just a generic "plaid" pattern? --WhiteDragon 21:10, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Scotch Tape tartan

message: At least in Canada, I've heard the term Scotch tape to describe any tape that is transparent.
24.83.78.207 22:32, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Name used as a  [genericized trademar]

message: you should put in a something you know so us brits can type in its actual name  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Luke12345abcd (talk • contribs) 21:36, 5 July 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I made a redirect at sellatape, though to the generic article. -SCEhardT 13:46, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
replies: text:  Massive fail, it's spelled 'sellotape'.82.29.105.166 (talk) 18:48, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Its called sellatape 

message: Scotch brand tape can be any of several hundred different tapes.  It is ambiguous to refer to "Scotch tape" because it can have so many different meanings.  Grantmidnight (talk) 17:31, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: I have deleted the uncited section about some sort of Scotch Tape Test.  Which (of many) Scotch band tapes?  There is lot-to-lot variation of all types of tape: How was the test tape calibrated and controlled? etc.   Several people have tried to use psa tapes in laboratory tests but usually have too much test variation.   Grantmidnight (talk) 18:02, 10 July 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Ambiguous use of term 

message: I would like to suggest an edit to this article in order to improve the accuracy and the citations. In the interest of transparency, I would like to disclose that I am a lawyer representing 3M Company in trademark matters and this contribution is made on its behalf. See WP:SCOIC. 
Currently, the article states that “Although it is a trademark and a brand name, Scotch tape is sometimes used as a generic term.[citation needed]”  As you can see, there is no citation supporting the statement that “Scotch” is used as a generic term.  
I would propose changing the sentence to read: “Although Scotch tape is sometimes used in a representative sense to refer to transparent home and office tape generally, Scotch is a trademark and brand name for tape that has been recognized by many as famous in the U.S. and elsewhere.”  In support of this proposition, I have included citations to unbiased third-party sources which have discussed the fame and strength of the trademark “Scotch.”  This sentence still recognizes that some may use the trademark in a representative sense (as the article currently does) but provides additional support from unbiased third-party sources regarding the fame and strength of the trademark.  Given the current statement has no support and this additional statement includes substantial support, I believe the revised statement is more helpful for users.   
See . . . . 
Thank you for your consideration.  I look forward to your assistance. 
Alex PB (talk) 20:56, 7 February 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit Request 

message: As it involves what some would consider a legal definition, the best references to use for this claim would be citations of court case rulings, as was done in a similar situation at the Post-it note article. Regards, Spintendo ᔦᔭ 02:56, 8 February 2018 (UTC)
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