Even before the Terafab chip factory, a collaborative venture involving Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, could kick off production, it has found itself embroiled in a trademark dispute. Back in May this year, Tera-Print, a nanofabrication equipment company headquartered in Illinois, dispatched a cease-and-desist letter to SpaceX and Tesla. In the letter, the company insisted that they immediately cease using the name Terafab. On September 2, representatives from both sides sat down for negotiations. During these talks, Tesla put forward a settlement proposal. Nevertheless, Tera-Print alleged that Tesla was not acting in good faith, as it showed a willingness to keep negotiating while simultaneously taking preemptive legal measures. At present, Tesla and SpaceX have initiated legal proceedings by filing a lawsuit in the Austin federal court. Their objective is to obtain a court ruling confirming that the factory’s name does not amount to trademark infringement. On the other hand, Tera-Print has made it clear that it will firmly safeguard its trademark rights. The case has now been officially submitted to the court for further adjudication.