A legal clash has erupted between artificial intelligence giant xAI, founded by Elon Musk, and blockchain company Ex Populus over trademark infringement in the gaming industry. Ex Populus, the creators of Xai, a Layer-3 blockchain gaming platform, filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging confusion among users caused by xAI’s recent foray into gaming. 🤯 This conflict highlights growing tension as both companies compete for market share in this space. The legal battle is further fueled by a series of events: Musk’s announcement of xAI’s new gaming studio in November 2024 and the resulting confusion between the two entities. 🕹️ 💥 Ex Populus claims that xAI’s brand overlap has caused significant consumer confusion, leading to negative publicity for both companies. The lawsuit also accuses xAI of pressuring Ex Populus to abandon their own trademarks. The situation is further complicated as the USPTO has reportedly suspended several xAI trademark applications due to concerns about potential brand confusion. Ex Populus seeks an injunction to halt xAI’s use of the disputed trademark and financial damages related to alleged reputational harm and business losses.