Talk:Scotch Tape

Removed content
I have removed:
 * 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. - SCEhard T 01:07, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
 * It is pretty much verified by 3M themselves at . Ardric47 00:23, 18 March 2006 (UTC)
 * I've added it back. Thanks for finding a source! - SCEhard T 02:33, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

I removed "it also helps shut people up." some dumb kid was probably trying to be funny —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.1.11.179 (talk) 04:30, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Scotch Tape tartan
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)

Name used as a [genericized trademar]
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)

origin of term
I thought that the term 'Scotch' was derived from the fact that Cox's glue works in Gorgie, Edinburgh invented the concept of adhesive tape in the 19th century and that the idea was exported worldwide. I refer to Malcolm Cant's book 'Gorgie and Dalry', which makes mention of early products manufactured by Cox's glue works, including Liquid Scotch Glue, Long Scotch glue etc.

Its called sellatape
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)
 * I made a redirect at sellatape, though to the generic article. - SCEhard T 13:46, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
 * Massive fail, it's spelled 'sellotape'.82.29.105.166 (talk) 18:48, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

Ambiguous use of term
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)
 * 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)

Edit Request
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)

Reply
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)