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OpenAI sued over 'Astra' AI model name
5 Oct
Summary
- OpenAI is facing a trademark lawsuit over its AI model named Astra.
- A software company claims ownership of the 'Astra' name since 2021.
- The lawsuit was filed in a San Francisco federal court on Monday.
On Monday, October 5, 2026, OpenAI was served with a trademark lawsuit in a San Francisco federal court. The suit was initiated by TradeSun Inc., a software company that asserts prior usage of the name 'Astra' since 2021.
TradeSun Inc. claims that OpenAI's new AI model, also named 'Astra', infringes upon its established trademark. The legal proceedings have commenced in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Legal representation for TradeSun Inc. includes attorneys from Trial Lawyers for Justice and Ana Law LLC. OpenAI has been notified of the lawsuit and is expected to respond to the allegations.
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