This is precisely the reason why Elon and Jack want to delete all IP law.

The term “dev mode” in this case is so descriptive that Figma should not be allowed to “own” it. Instead, Lovable and any other company should be free to use it.

Of course, Lovable will send back a polite response and Figma can even drop the matter. However, to truly free the use of this term, someone should file a petition to cancel the trademark with the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

This is the mark, by the way:

This is precisely the reason why Elon and Jack want to delete all IP law.

The term “dev mode” in this case is so descriptive that Figma should not be allowed to “own” it. Instead, Lovable and any other company should be free to use it.

Of course, Lovable will send back a polite response and Figma can even drop the matter. However, to truly free the use of this term, someone should file a petition to cancel the trademark with the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

This is the mark, by the way: https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=98045640&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch