OpenAI Denied Trademark for ‘GPT’ by USPTO

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has ruled that ‘GPT’ is too descriptive to be trademarked, impacting OpenAI's branding strategy.

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.