Velcro’s anti-genericide song is big, bold and brash – but critics question whether it will actually be effective

The legal team at Velcro Companies will be patting itself on the back today as its marketing campaign to educate the public about the proper use of its trademark went viral overnight. Response to the song has been mixed, with some commentators sceptical that it will actually lead to a change in behaviour. Nonetheless, it has raised awareness of an issue that Velcro has been grappling with for a number of years.