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Tesla's 'Robotaxi' Trademark Rejected; Cybercab Faces Delays

5/8/2025

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected Tesla's "Robotaxi" trademark for being too generic.
A separate "Robotaxi" application is still under review, while "Cybercab" applications face delays from competing trademarks.
Tesla has three months to respond to the trademark refusal to avoid application abandonment.
The company needs to submit evidence, including marketing materials, to support its claims.
Tesla filed these applications in October 2024 during the Cybercab vehicle reveal.

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected Tesla's "Robotaxi" trademark for being too generic.
A separate "Robotaxi" application is still under review, while "Cybercab" applications face delays from competing trademarks.
Tesla has three months to respond to the trademark refusal to avoid application abandonment.
The company needs to submit evidence, including marketing materials, to support its claims.
Tesla filed these applications in October 2024 during the Cybercab vehicle reveal.