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They might be, depending on their region.
I only know what a q-tip is because I've seen americans say it online.
And while Kleenex is a brand over here, you'd get a slightly funny look if you asked for 'a kleenex' rather than 'a tissue'.
Velcro is definitely used here though, and so is googling, but variants of 'look it up' are more commonly used because it's more generic.
It's not "Velcro" you're using. That's a company. You can't use a company to hold stuff in place. You can use Velcro-brand hook- and loop-fastener.
Don't Call it Velcro
What else can you call a qtip?
Cotton bud, cotton swab, ear bud
Ask yourself what is a Q Tip?