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Judge Blocks OpenAI's Use of 'Cameo' Amid Trademark Dispute

11/23/2025

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U.S. District Judge Eumi K. Lee has blocked OpenAI from using the term 'Cameo' for Sora AI video products amid a trademark dispute with Chicago-based Baron App, owner of the Cameo brand.
The order bars OpenAI from using names similar to 'Cameo' until Dec. 19 hearing.
Baron App says OpenAI's use competes with its services for personalized celebrity videos.
OpenAI contends no one can claim exclusive ownership of the term.

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U.S. District Judge Eumi K. Lee has blocked OpenAI from using the term 'Cameo' for Sora AI video products amid a trademark dispute with Chicago-based Baron App, owner of the Cameo brand.
The order bars OpenAI from using names similar to 'Cameo' until Dec. 19 hearing.
Baron App says OpenAI's use competes with its services for personalized celebrity videos.
OpenAI contends no one can claim exclusive ownership of the term.