Tesla Submits New Robotaxi Trademark Applications Following Stalled Earlier Effort

Tesla has filed new trademark applications for the phrase “Tesla Robotaxi” after earlier efforts to secure trademarks for its upcoming self-driving vehicle service faced setbacks.

Trademark Hurdles for “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab”

Back in October 2024, the company applied to trademark the terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” However, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently requested more specific details for “Robotaxi,” as the term is widely used by companies like Waymo, according to a report by TechCrunch. The USPTO also rejected Tesla’s “Cybercab” application due to the high number of similar trademark requests involving the word “Cyber.”

Tesla Refocuses Trademark Strategy with “Tesla Robotaxi”

Now, Tesla has submitted three new applications specifically for “Tesla Robotaxi” as it prepares to begin testing in Austin, Texas, later this month. The company is aiming to secure the trademarks for use with its planned autonomous ride-hailing service, the supporting mobile app, and the vehicles themselves.

It’s unlikely the new trademark applications will be processed in time for the upcoming test, as these filings typically remain unassigned for months before being reviewed by an examiner.

Tesla also has pending trademark applications for the terms “Robobus,” “Robus,” and “Cyberbus,” likely intended for the van-like concept vehicle it unveiled last October alongside the Cybercab prototype. At that event, CEO Elon Musk referred to the vehicle as the “Robovan.” However, the term is already trademarked by Starship, an Estonian company known for its robotic delivery services.

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