Overview

• The USPTO has refused OpenAI's attempts to trademark both ‘GPT’ and ‘ChatGPT’, citing the terms as merely descriptive.
• OpenAI argued that it popularized the term GPT, but the patent office highlighted its widespread use and descriptive nature.
• The decision may open the door for competitors to use ‘GPT’-related terminology without facing legal action from OpenAI.
• OpenAI retains significant mindshare in the AI space despite the lack of trademark protection for ‘GPT’.
• OpenAI has the option to appeal the USPTO's decision within three months.