OpenAI Blocked From Using ‘IO’ Mark After Tech Firm Sues (1)

A judge temporarily blocked OpenAI Inc. from using the “io” monicker of a hardware company it acquired after a wearable audio-device maker accused the AI giant of trademark infringement.

Judge Trina L. Thompson granted IYO Inc.'s request for a temporary restraining order, according to an order filed June 20 in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Following the order, OpenAI removed a video and other promotional materials about the partnership with former Apple Inc. chief designer Jony Ive were taken down from the company’s website.

IYO sued OpenAI and the recently acquired IO Products Inc. June ...