Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch

According to a new filing, Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “robotuxi” in the context of its vehicles for being very generic in the US patent and trademark office is denied. Another appeal for Tesla for the trademark is the term “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-helling service Still under the test By office.

Immediately Appraiser From Tesla has been stopped for the trademark of the term “cybercab” due to the “cyber” trademarks similar to other companies. It includes An organization It has applied for numerous trademarks related to After Market CyberTrak Accessories.

USPTO Put On Tuesday the “Robotuxi” Trademark Application is known as the “nonfinal office action”, which means that Tesla will have three months to file a response or leave the office application. A trademark lawyer representing Tesla did not immediately respond to any request for the comment.

Tesla Enactment This is the same day for trademark in October 2024 Cybercab has releasedPurpose-made electronic cars that it expects to use one day in its planned autonomous ride-helling services. Tesla also submitted two similar trademark applications for the word “Robbas” on October 10, which is still in the exam.

The trademark that was rejected was appointed to the USPTO examiner on April 7. Tesla said it would use the word “in the context of”[l]And vehicles; Electric vehicles, namely automobile; Automobile; And the structural parts for it, “according to the original application.

Although the USPTO tester has found that there is no anti -trademark in existence, it rejected the application because it was “merely descriptive”. The tester writes that the word “Robotuxi” is “used to describe the products and services similar to other companies.”

“[S]UCH Wording seems to be generic in the context of the applicant’s product and/or service, “the examiner wrote.

Tesla will be allowed to submit evidence and logic to support the trademark for its argument. If this is the USPT also wants Tesla to supply “[f]Act Sheet, Guide Manual, Brochore, Advertising and Applicant’s Website Related Screenshots, such as products and/or services related to the applications, are related to any materials using the terms of the underwriter. “

In other words, the Tesla Agency needs a specific plan for how and why it is “Robotaxi” trademark.

The examiner also writes that Tesla’s USPTO must say “competitors” using the word “Robo, robot or robot to advertise a similar product and/or service”. ”

Tesla’s other application for “Robotuxi” trademarks will cover the use of the term when providing transport services to “arrangement of travel for people and groups,” “arrangement of time-based ridshering services” and transporting vehicles or renting vehicles. This application was also presented to the USPTO examiner on April 14, but no decision was made.

This story has been updated to include information related to the “Cybercab” trademark app.