Elon Musk AI chatbot "Grok" sparks trademark dispute

Recently, Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk sparked a trademark controversy over its newly launched AI chatbot "Grok". Musk said on social media that the name "Grok" comes from the concept in the 1960s science fiction novel "Stranger in a Strange Land". However, the problem does not stop there.

Before Musk's xAI released Grok, another AI startup called Grok had submitted relevant trademark registration applications at the Trademark Office. The startup focused on providing AI solutions to businesses, and its founders expressed strong dissatisfaction with Musk's approach, accusing him of stealing his brand name. The matter has sparked widespread discussion, and many people have begun to pay attention to whether large companies will infringe on the legitimate rights and interests of small businesses when naming them.

For this startup, the uniqueness of the brand name is crucial, which not only affects the company's image, but also directly affects the perception of potential customers. The founders of the company stressed that they invested a lot of time and resources in naming, and Musk's actions may interfere with their positioning in the market.

Currently, the startup is seeking legal means to protect its trademarks and hopes to use the incident to increase public attention to intellectual property protection. On social media, many people believe that large companies should respect the intellectual property rights of small companies and avoid arbitrarily occupying existing brand names.