Tesla's attempt to trademark 'Robotaxi' and 'Cybercab' has met resistance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which deemed 'Robotaxi' too generic. This ruling complicates Tesla's aspirations to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service by June 2025. The USPTO provided Tesla three months to argue the distinctiveness of the term, or the application may be abandoned. Tesla's recent trademark efforts coincide with the reveal of the Cybercab vehicle, highlighting the company's push into the autonomous transport sector as it faces industry competition using similar terms.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's recent decision to deny Tesla's trademark for 'Robotaxi' sends a clear message that terms perceived as generic may not qualify for exclusive ownership.
Tesla is now under pressure to demonstrate the term's distinctiveness within the next three months, or its trademark application could be abandoned altogether.
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