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Tesla's 'Robotaxi' Trademark Rejected for Being Too Generic

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a nonfinal decision, giving Tesla three months to respond or face abandonment of the application.

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 refused Tesla's trademark application for 'Robotaxi' as it deemed the term generic and merely descriptive of autonomous vehicles.
  • Tesla has three months to provide evidence to challenge the USPTO's decision or the application will be abandoned.
  • The trademark application for 'Robotaxi' related to Tesla's ride-hailing service remains under review by the USPTO.
  • The trademark application for 'Cybercab' has been paused due to conflicts with other 'Cyber'-related trademarks, including those for Cybertruck accessories.
  • Tesla's trademark applications for 'Robobus' are still under examination, with no decisions issued yet.