Category: Medical and Health
Analysis:
Why is 84 disinfectant called "84"? Some netizens asked if it was the name of the brand? I really couldn't answer this question, so I quickly searched and found out that it turned out that "84" got its name from the fact that it was developed in 1984. See: "Civil Judgment of the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China" (2002) Minsanzhongzi No. 1
"... Beijing Higher People's Court found out: In 1984, Ditan Hospital The predecessor of Beijing No. 1 Infectious Disease Hospital developed a disinfectant that can quickly kill various types of hepatitis viruses. It was evaluated by experts organized by the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau and awarded the second prize for application results. It was named "84" Hepatitis Disinfectant and was later renamed. It is "84 Disinfectant". In March 1985, the Beijing Municipal People's Government awarded Ditan Hospital the third prize for scientific and technological achievements. In 1984, Ditan Hospital established the "Beijing First Infectious Disease Hospital Labor Service Company" to produce and sell "84". Disinfectant. In June 1992, Ditan Hospital invested in the establishment of "Beijing Long'an Medical Technology Development Company" (hereinafter referred to as Long'an Company) and entrusted the company to produce and sell "84" disinfectant. The two parties agreed that all disinfectants in "84" would be used in the future. Legal disputes related to the production, research and development, operation and sales of the liquid were handled in the name of Ditan Hospital, and Ditan Hospital also established a group company in March 1997 to provide legal services to more than 30 manufacturers across the country. Transfer and license the use of its technology to produce and sell "84" disinfectant..."
However, whether 84 should be regarded as a common name for this type of product or a trademark of a well-known product is a legal battle. Those who are interested can read the full text of this judgment: dlcls/showx?id=302&cid=10