MetaByte Says Meta Infringed Trademark After Talks Deteriorate

Metabyte Inc., a technology services company, has sued Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for trademark infringement and unfair competition alleging consumer confusion over the similar marks.

“The minor and insignificant distinction between ‘Meta’ and ‘Metabyte’ means that there is a grave danger of confusion in the mind of the public,” according to the complaint filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Sept. 22.

Since “Meta” is a common prefix in the technology industry, “Meta’s use of ‘Meta’ in and of itself is dangerous and cavalier,” Metabyte said.

Metabyte said discussions over ...