Which major dictionary publisher was sued by Xerox Corporation in the 1970s for including 'xerox' as a lowercase verb meaning 'to photocopy'?

In the world of language and linguistics, brand names often represent fascinating case studies of semantic evolution, neologism creation, and linguistic appropriation. Major dictionary publishers carefully monitor how brand names transform into generic terms - a process linguists call 'genericization' or 'genericide'. This poll tests your knowledge about a famous linguistic battle where a company fought to preserve its trademark from becoming just another dictionary entry.

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Oxford University Press
Merriam-Webster
Cambridge University Press
Collins Dictionary