OpenAI OpCo, LLC (P) vs Turtle Pond Publications LLC (D)
Pending
Oppositions
Proceeding Details
Proceeding Number
Filing Date
May 28, 2024
Last Status Update
Feb 23, 2026
Interlocutory Attorney
TASHIA A BUNCH
Parties
Plaintiff
OpenAI OpCo, LLC




1801 EAST 6TH STREET, SUITE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78702
Attorney / Correspondent:
Marks:
GPT-3
Registered
|Reg #: 6294671|S/N: 90092493
GPT-3
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkWordOwner: OPENAI OPCO, LLC
Status: CANCELLATION PENDING

Record Details
Serial No.
90092493
Registration No.
6294671
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Aug 4, 2020
Registered
Mar 16, 2021
First Use
May 28, 2020
Goods & Services
Class 042
Software as a service (Saas) services, namely, providing online non-downloadable software for using language models; providing online non-downloadable software for the artificial production of human speech; providing online non-downloadable software for natural language processing; providing online non-downloadable software for machine-learning based language and speech processing software; providing online non-downloadable software for the translation text or speech from one language to another; providing online non-downloadable software for sharing datasets for the purpose of machine learning, predictive analytics, and building language models; providing online non-downloadable software for conversion of audio data files into text; providing online non-downloadable software for software for voice and speech recognition
GPT-4
Registered
|Reg #: 7232349|S/N: 97836275
GPT-4
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: OpenAI OpCo, LLC
Status: CANCELLATION PENDING
Record Details
Serial No.
97836275
Registration No.
7232349
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Mar 13, 2023
Registered
Nov 28, 2023
First Use
May 18, 2023
Goods & Services
Class 009Class 042
Downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for using language models; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for the artificial production of human speech and text; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for natural language processing, generation, understanding and analysis; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for machine-learning based language and speech processing software; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for the translation of text or speech from one language to another; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for sharing datasets for the purpose of machine learning, predictive analytics, and building language models; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for conversion of audio data files into text; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for voice and speech recognition; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for creating and generating text; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for developing, running and analyzing algorithms that are able to learn to analyze, classify, and take actions in response to exposure to data; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for developing and implementing artificial neural networks; Software as a service (SaaS) services, namely, providing online non-downloadable software for using language models; providing online non-downloadable software for the artificial production of human speech and text; providing online non-downloadable software for natural language processing, generation, understanding and analysis; providing online non-downloadable software for machine-learning based language and speech processing software; providing online non-downloadable software for the translation text or speech from one language to another; providing online non-downloadable software for sharing datasets for the purpose of machine learning, predictive analytics, and building language models; providing online non-downloadable software for conversion of audio data files into text; providing online non-downloadable software for software for voice and speech recognition; providing online non-downloadable software for creating and generating text; providing online non-downloadable software for developing, running and analyzing algorithms that are able to learn to analyze, classify, and take actions in response to exposure to data; providing online non-downloadable software for developing and implementing artificial neural networks; application service provider featuring application programming interface (API) software; research and development services in the field of artificial intelligence; research, design and development of computer programs and software
CHATGPT
Pending
S/N: 97733261
CHATGPT
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkWordOwner: OPENAI OPCO, LLC
Status: EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING
Record Details
Serial No.
97733261
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Dec 27, 2022
First Use
Nov 30, 2022
Goods & Services
Class 009Class 042
downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for the artificial production of human speech and text; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for natural language processing, generation, understanding and analysis; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for machine-learning based language and speech processing software; downloadable computer chatbot software for simulating conversations; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for creating and generating text; providing online non-downloadable software for the artificial production of human speech and text; providing online non-downloadable software for natural language processing, generation, understanding and analysis; providing online non-downloadable software for machine-learning based language and speech processing software; providing online non-downloadable chatbot software for simulating conversations; providing online non-downloadable software for creating and generating text; research and development services in the field of artificial intelligence; research, design and development of computer programs and software
CHATGPT
Pending
S/N: 97928136
CHATGPT
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkCombinedOwner: OpenAI OpCo, LLC
Status: SUSPENSION LETTER – MAILED
Record Details
Serial No.
97928136
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
May 9, 2023
Goods & Services
Class 009Class 042
Downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for the artificial production of human speech and text; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for natural language processing, generation, understanding and analysis; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for machine-learning based language and speech processing software; downloadable computer chatbot software for simulating conversations; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for creating and generating text; Providing online non-downloadable software for the artificial production of human speech and text; providing online non-downloadable software for natural language processing, generation, understanding and analysis; providing online non-downloadable software for machine-learning based language and speech processing; providing online non-downloadable chatbot software for simulating conversations; providing online non-downloadable software for creating and generating text; research and development services in the field of artificial intelligence technology; research, design and development of computer programs and software
GPT
Pending
S/N: 97733259
GPT
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkWordOwner: OPENAI OPCO, LLC
Status: SUSPENSION LETTER – MAILED
Record Details
Serial No.
97733259
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Dec 27, 2022
First Use
Oct 1, 2018
Goods & Services
Class 009Class 042
downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for using language models; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for the artificial production of human speech and text; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for natural language processing, generation, understanding and analysis; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for machine-learning based language and speech processing software; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for the translation of text or speech from one language to another; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for sharing datasets for the purpose of machine learning, predictive analytics, and building language models; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for conversion of audio data files into text; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for voice and speech recognition; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for creating and generating text; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for developing, running and analyzing algorithms that are able to learn to analyze, classify, and take actions in response to exposure to data; downloadable computer programs and downloadable computer software for developing and implementing artificial neural networks; Software as a service (Saas) services, namely, providing online non-downloadable software for using language models; providing online non-downloadable software for the artificial production of human speech and text; providing online non-downloadable software for natural language processing, generation, understanding and analysis; providing online non-downloadable software for machine-learning based language and speech processing software; providing online non-downloadable software for the translation text or speech from one language to another; providing online non-downloadable software for sharing datasets for the purpose of machine learning, predictive analytics, and building language models; providing online non-downloadable software for conversion of audio data files into text; providing online non-downloadable software for software for voice and speech recognition; providing online non-downloadable software for creating and generating text; providing online non-downloadable software for developing, running and analyzing algorithms that are able to learn to analyze, classify, and take actions in response to exposure to data; providing online non-downloadable software for developing and implementing artificial neural networks; application service provider featuring application programming interface (API) software; research and development services in the field of artificial intelligence; research, design and development of computer programs and software
VS
Defendant
Turtle Pond Publications LLC
3300 WASHTENAW AVE, STE 277
ANN ARBOR, MI 48104
Attorney / Correspondent:
Mark:
CHATGPTFEST
Pending
S/N: 97844221
CHATGPTFEST
LIVE - PENDING
Service MarkWordOwner: Turtle Pond Publications LLC
Status: OPPOSITION PENDING

Record Details
Serial No.
97844221
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Mar 17, 2023
Goods & Services
Class 041
Organizing online or live community festivals primarily to inspire, educate, and connect a diverse community of AI enthusiasts, professionals, and researchers, fostering collaboration and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of AI language models
TTAB Documents
Title | Date | Entry # | Category | Code | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PROCEEDINGS RESUMED | Feb 23, 2026 | 27 | Status | 179 | |
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM ( FEE) | Feb 12, 2026 | 26 | Fees | 108 | |
SUSPENDED | Feb 2, 2026 | 25 | Status | 516 | |
D REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION | Sep 17, 2025 | 24 | Motions | 329 | |
SUSP PEND DISP OF OUTSTNDNG MOT | Sep 4, 2025 | 23 | Status | 518 | |
P OPP/RESP TO MOTION | Aug 28, 2025 | 22 | Motions | 416 | |
P CHANGE OF CORRESP ADDRESS | Aug 28, 2025 | 21 | Parties | 628 | |
D MOT AMEND ANSWER & ADD COUNTERCLAIM | Aug 8, 2025 | 20 | Pleadings | 900 | |
BD ORDER: DISCOVERY CONF HELD | Jul 8, 2025 | 19 | Discovery | 976 | |
P REQ FOR DISCOVERY CONFERENCE-ESTTA | Jun 9, 2025 | 18 | Discovery | 973 | |
ANSWER | May 30, 2025 | 17 | Pleadings | 107 | |
TRIAL DATES RESET | May 9, 2025 | 16 | Scheduling | 657 | |
D REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION | Mar 3, 2025 | 15 | Motions | 329 | |
P OPP/RESP TO MOTION | Feb 10, 2025 | 14 | Motions | 416 | |
DEFAULT SET ASIDE SUSP FOR DISMISS | Jan 21, 2025 | 13 | Miscellaneous | 900 | |
D REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION | Nov 21, 2024 | 12 | Motions | 329 | |
P OPP/RESP TO MOTION | Nov 4, 2024 | 11 | Motions | 416 | |
D MOT TO DISMISS: FRCP 12(B) | Oct 15, 2024 | 10 | Motions | 310 | |
D RESP TO BD ORDER/INQUIRY | Oct 15, 2024 | 9 | Miscellaneous | 427 | |
NOTICE OF DEFAULT | Sep 20, 2024 | 8 | Defaults | 144 | |
EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED | Aug 10, 2024 | 7 | Extensions | 513 | |
D MOT FOR EXT W/O CONSENT | Aug 8, 2024 | 6 | Motions | 642 | |
D APPEARANCE / POWER OF ATTORNEY | Jul 7, 2024 | 5 | Parties | 623 | |
D MOT FOR EXT W/O CONSENT | Jul 7, 2024 | 4 | Motions | 642 | |
INSTITUTED | May 28, 2024 | 3 | Status | 128 | |
NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: | May 28, 2024 | 2 | Scheduling | 707 | |
FILED AND FEE | May 28, 2024 | 1 | Fees | 124 |