Overview

• OpenAI pulled all public mentions of its $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive’s io startup following a court-ordered injunction tied to iyO’s trademark complaint
• The company confirms the merger of Ive’s hardware team into OpenAI remains fully on track despite the branding takedown
• OpenAI says it disputes iyO’s infringement claims and is reviewing legal options to restore the io name
• Designed by Ive’s LoveFrom firm, the collaboration aims to produce an unobtrusive, screenless, voice-activated AI device that is expected to debut in 2026
• iyO had earlier approached OpenAI for collaboration and funding before filing its lawsuit, citing consumer confusion over the similar names