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Old 06-10-2010, 11:55 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Plan9 View Post
But Coca-Cola uses Coke on its product labels (Chevrolet doesn't badge vehicles "Chevy ___" ) and Bill is short for William Gates, no?
"Coke" isn't used all that much I thought. The only thing I can think of is "Diet Coke." The labelling/official product names are usually "Coca-Cola," no?

I guess the other thing, too, is they registered "Coke" as a trademark.
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