OpenAI cannot use the time period ‘Cameo’ in Sora following momentary injunction

Cameo, the app that enables folks to purchase quick movies from celebrities, has gained an vital victory in its legal battle against OpenAI. On Monday, a federal choose granted the corporate a short lived restraining order in opposition to OpenAI, CNBC reports. Till December 22, the startup isn’t allowed to make use of the phrase “cameo” in relation to any options inside Sora, its TikTok-like app for creating AI-generated movies. The order covers comparable phrases like “Kameo” and “CameoVideo.”

“We’re gratified by the courtroom’s choice, which acknowledges the necessity to defend customers from the confusion that OpenAI has created by utilizing the Cameo trademark,” Cameo CEO Steven Galanis informed CNBC. “Whereas the courtroom’s order is momentary, we hope that OpenAI will comply with cease utilizing our mark completely to keep away from any additional hurt to the general public or Cameo.”

OpenAI didn’t instantly reply to Engadget’s remark request.

Cameo sued OpenAI in October, claiming the corporate’s use of the time period was more likely to confuse customers and dilute its model. Earlier than submitting the go well with, Galanis mentioned Cameo tried to resolve the dispute “amicably,” however claims OpenAI refused to cease utilizing the identify. Sora’s cameo characteristic permits customers to add their likeness to the app, which different folks can then use in their very own movies. US District Choose Eumi Ok. Lee, who granted Cameo the momentary junction, has scheduled a listening to for December 19 to find out if the order ought to be made everlasting.