The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has denied Tesla’s application to trademark the term “Robotaxi” for its vehicles, citing that the term is too generic. The term “robotaxi” is widely used in the industry to describe autonomous ride-hailing vehicles, making it ineligible for exclusive trademark protection.

Tesla’s separate application to trademark “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-hailing service is still under review. The USPTO issued a “nonfinal office action,” giving Tesla three months to respond before the application is potentially abandoned.

Additionally, Tesla’s efforts to trademark “Cybercab” have been delayed due to conflicts with similar trademark claims by other companies.

Despite these trademark challenges, Tesla plans to launch an autonomous ride-hailing service by June in Austin, Texas. The company has also indicated that it may need to revise its growth forecast within three months, citing the unpredictable effects of shifting global trade policies and changing political sentiment on demand and supply chains.

Tesla has not provided a public comment on the trademark matters.

Source: Reuters