Tesla files trademark application for restaurant services

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Tesla files trademark application for restaurant services

By Pallavi Paul

Elon Musk owned Tesla which have registered trademarks for electric-car brands has filed a new trademark application with the USPTO on 27th May for goods and services pertaining to ‘restaurant services, self-service restaurant services and take-out restaurant services.’ The literal element of the trademark consists of ‘TESLA’. However, the Applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the word ‘TESLA’ in stylized letters and also features Tesla’s iconic ‘T’ logo which would be trademarked for use in restaurants.

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By Pallavi Paul

Elon Musk in the year 2018 had posted a tweet that said that said “Gonna put up an old school drive-in, roller skates and rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in LA.”  Additionally, before filing of this instant trademark application Musk had tweeted on 3rd April, 2021 that, “Major new supercharger station coming to Santa Monica soon! Hoping to have 50’s diner & 100 best movie clips playing too. Thanks Santa Monica City!”. This gave a sketchy picture to people that Musk is planning something big yet again. However, there has been no official statement from Tesla.

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By Pallavi Paul

The current status of the trademark application is ‘Awaiting Examination’ i.e., it has been accepted by the Office (has met the minimum filing requirements) and has not been assigned to an examiner yet. The application will be assigned to an examining authority by the end of August, 2021.