OpenAI Halts Jony Ive Promotion Amid 'io' Trademark Dispute

Jun 22, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

OpenAI faces legal hurdles as a court issues a restraining order over the use of the name 'io', forcing the company to halt promotional materials around its high-profile partnership with renowned designer Jony Ive, but the deal remains intact.

Key Points

  • OpenAI pulls promotional materials around Jony Ive deal due to court order
  • Court issues restraining order over the use of the name 'io' following trademark complaint
  • OpenAI confirms the deal with io is still on track despite the court order

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