Perplexity AI, Software Firm Settle ‘Comet’ Trademark Lawsuit

Perplexity AI Inc. and Comet ML Inc. settled a trademark lawsuit over Perplexity’s use of “Comet” for its AI-powered browser.

The parties filed a stipulation of dismissal, with prejudice, Wednesday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The provision resolves Comet ML’s trademark infringement claims against Perplexity, as well as Perplexity’s counterclaims seeking to cancel Comet ML’s trademark registrations due to fraud.

Comet ML offers an online platform for evaluating, tracking, and monitoring the performance of users’ large language models. The company sued Perplexity in May and sought an injunction blocking the AI startup’s use ...