On February 24th, the National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced it had legally rejected a batch of trademark applications for 'DeepSeek' and similar names, aiming to maintain a fair market and protect the legitimate rights and interests of innovative entities. The announcement notes that DeepSeek, an AI large language model developed by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd., has recently garnered significant global attention for its technological prowess and market potential. Image note: Image generated by AI, image rights provided by Midjour.

Recently, Yikatong (Hubei) Technology Co., Ltd. has attracted widespread attention both inside and outside the industry by applying for multiple trademarks related to 'AutoGPT' in bulk. These trademark applications cover various fields including scientific instruments, communication services, and advertising sales, indicating that Yikatong is actively positioning itself in AI-related businesses. From market trends, this move not only reinforces the company's existing technological capabilities but also represents an important part of its future strategic planning. In recent years, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology...

Recently, OpenAI submitted a new application to the trademark office indicating that the company may be entering the humanoid robotics field. According to the application filed on January 31, OpenAI plans to launch several new products, notably mentioning 'user-programmable humanoid robots' and robots capable of communication and learning, aimed at providing assistance and entertainment for people. Moreover, OpenAI is actively recruiting new members for its robotics team. According to the company’s official recruitment information, they currently have openings for mechanical product engineers, robotics specialists, and senior researchers.

Recently, OpenAI applied for a new trademark involving wearable devices such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets and glasses. This move has sparked widespread attention in the industry and may indicate OpenAI's intention to expand its presence in the hardware sector. In recent years, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the demand for wearable devices has been growing, particularly devices in the form of glasses, which are considered ideal carriers for AI technology. Tech giants like Meta, Apple, Samsung, and Google have all increased their investments in AR/VR.

Recently, according to intellectual property information from Tianyancha, Beijing Zijiao Network Technology Co., Ltd. has applied for multiple trademarks related to 'Aily', including 'Aily', 'Classmate Aili', and 'Feishu Aily'. This trademark application involves various fields in international classification including scientific instruments, website services, and communication services. Currently, the status of these trademarks is pending substantial review. Zijiao Network Technology Co., Ltd. was established in October 2018, with Li Ying as the legal representative and a registered capital of up to $100 million, fully owned by Douyin.

Recently, iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. has made significant strides in the field of intellectual property by applying for the registration of multiple trademarks related to "Fireworks Large Model", "Torch Large Model", and "Starlight Large Model". According to Tianyancha information, the international classifications of these trademarks cover various fields, including scientific instruments, website services, and education and entertainment. Currently, the status of these trademarks is awaiting substantive examination. Established in December 1999, iFLYTEK is a leading company in the field of artificial intelligence and speech recognition in China, with Liu Qingfeng as the legal representative and a registered capital of approximately 23.1 million.

According to the Qichacha APP, China Life (601628) has recently applied to register a trademark for 'AI Large Model Service Platform', classified under financial management, and the current trademark status is 'application in progress'. Previously reported, the Guoshou Investment GPT platform under China Life's Guoshou Assets has launched various office assistants including multi-model experience officers, customer panoramic insights, intelligent document Q&A, AI search, company policy Q&A, and voice cloning, among others, continuously expanding the capabilities of large models and flexibly combining them to achieve business goals.

According to intellectual property information from Tianyancha, iFlytek Co., Ltd. has recently applied to register a trademark for 'AI Shorthand', classified under scientific instruments. The current status of the trademark is awaiting substantive examination.

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Recently, Google was sued by a company named Gemini Data for its newly launched AI service 'Gemini'. Gemini Data is a company that offers an enterprise-level AI platform and believes that Google used their registered trademark without legal authorization. The sequence of events is as follows: in February 2023, Google changed the name of its generative AI service from 'Bard' to 'Gemini', and prior to this, in December 2023,

["The US Trademark Office has denied OpenAI's application to register GPT as a trademark, stating that GPT is a descriptive term commonly associated with AI technology.", "The Trademark Office indicated that consumers have become accustomed to using GPT for software related to AI question-answering technology and do not view GPT as a distinctive identifier.", "OpenAI's rapid development and product launches in the AI field have elevated the company's valuation to $80 billion.", "The company may focus on enhancing the brand image around the GPT series to improve competitiveness and market share."]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has signed a $70 million contract with Accenture for the AI Patent Search Tool, which encompasses comprehensive system development and maintenance of existing capabilities, as well as new features. The USPTO aims to enhance the modernization of patent examination.

Shanghai Steel Union has applied to register the trademark 'Steel Union Master Large Language Model'. The Steel Union company has released a vertical large language model for the bulk commodity industry called 'Steel Union Master'. This model possesses various capabilities, including price and data inquiries, as well as industry encyclopedia Q&A. The application falls under the international classification for design research and is currently in the status of 'Registration Application'. This trademark application further consolidates Shanghai Steel Union's position in the large language model field.

Recently, OpenAI has been actively applying for trademarks for GPT-6 and GPT-7 in China, indicating its confidence in the global development of artificial intelligence. The 1 trillion parameters of GPT-4 have raised expectations, and GPT-6 and GPT-7 are anticipated to bring more innovations, with trademarks currently under review. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is focusing on the development of GPT-5, seeking additional funding from Microsoft, while emphasizing the importance of ethics in artificial intelligence. The company is committed to advancing large language models, demonstrating its responsibility and innovation in AI technology.

OpenAI has applied for trademarks 'GPT-6' and 'GPT-7', currently pending substantive examination. OpenAI's CEO revealed that they are developing GPT-5, and the company is calling for the collection of large-scale datasets. After the completion of GPT-5 training, it may not be directly available to the public.