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Tesla's 'Robotaxi' Trademark Rejected as Too Generic by USPTO

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a nonfinal decision, giving Tesla three months to appeal the refusal while other trademark applications face delays.

The logo of Tesla is seen on a Tesla car in Brussels, Belgium April 24, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Overview

  • The USPTO denied Tesla's attempt to trademark 'Robotaxi,' citing the term's generic use across the autonomous vehicle industry.
  • Tesla has three months to respond to the nonfinal office action with evidence supporting its claim to the trademark or risk abandonment of the application.
  • Applications for 'Cybercab' have been paused due to conflicts with other 'Cyber'-related trademarks under review by the USPTO.
  • Trademark applications for 'Robobus' and the 'Robotaxi' ride-hailing service remain under examination with no decisions yet issued.
  • Tesla introduced its Cybercab and outlined its autonomous ride-hailing ambitions at the October 2024 'We, Robot' event, aiming for a June 2025 launch in Austin, Texas.