OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed a trademark lawsuit filed by hardware startup Iyo as “silly” and “disappointing” after a judge ordered ChatGPT-parent to remove references to its collaboration with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) designer Jony Ive.
What Happened: Iyo, a startup led by Jason Rugolo, sued OpenAI for trademark infringement earlier this month, claiming the company's use of the name "io" for a new venture with Ive could confuse consumers and damage its brand.
