Tesla's 'Robotaxi' Trademark Refused for Being Too Generic
Tesla’s "Robotaxi" trademark was refused by the USPTO. Learn why and what’s next for Tesla's ride-hailing plans.
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Tesla's 'Robotaxi' Trademark Refused for Being Too Generic Tesla's 'Robotaxi' Trademark Rejected by USPTO: What This Means for Its Autonomous Ride-Hailing Plans Tesla's highly anticipated move to trademark the term "Robotaxi" has hit a roadblock. In a recent ruling from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the application for the term "Robotaxi" was denied, with officials deeming it too generic. Tesla had hoped to use the trademark for its self-driving vehicles and upcoming autonomous ride-hailing service. However, the USPTO has rejected the application on the grounds that the term is "merely descriptive," pointing out that similar terms are already in use by other companies. Image Credits:Tesla What Does This Mean for Tesla's Robotaxi Vision? Tesla applied for the trademark in October 2024, alongside the reveal of its futuristic electric vehicle, the Cybercab. This vehicle is central to Tesla’s plans for an autonomous ride-hailing service, where self-driving cars would …