Figma Slams Lovable Over ‘Dev Mode’ Trademark Dispute

A legal clash is brewing in the tech industry as design software giant Figma has sent a cease-and-desist letter to AI startup Lovable over the use of the term ‘Dev Mode’. The crux of the issue? Figma claims trademark rights over the specific term ‘Dev Mode’ for their own shortcut, while Lovable uses it for its feature. Figma argues that protecting its brand identity and preventing generic use is paramount, with the risk of losing legal claim if they don’t defend their trademark. Lovable, however, faces a tricky situation – changing its feature name to ‘developer mode’ or something else entirely would be a comparatively cheaper solution.