USPTO refuses Tesla Robotaxi trademark as "merely descriptive"
a year ago
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- Tesla CEO Elon Musk emphasizes the company's focus on AI and robotics, despite most revenue coming from electric vehicle sales.
- Tesla's future is tied to a sub-$30,000 driverless two-seater, showcased in October, but faces naming issues.
- USPTO denied Tesla's trademark for 'robotaxi,' citing it as too generic, with evidence from Wikipedia, The Verge, and Zoox.
- Tesla can challenge the decision by providing detailed marketing materials or explaining product differentiation and robotic features.
- Tesla has faced prior accusations of lack of originality, including a lawsuit from Alcon Entertainment over 'Blade Runner 2049' associations.