Cameo, the app that enables individuals to purchase brief movies from celebrities, has received an vital victory in its legal battle against OpenAI. On Monday, a federal choose granted the corporate a brief restraining order in opposition to OpenAI, CNBC reports. Till December 22, the startup is just not allowed to make use of the phrase “cameo” in relation to any options inside Sora, its TikTok-like app for creating AI-generated movies. The order covers comparable phrases like “Kameo” and “CameoVideo.”

“We’re gratified by the courtroom’s choice, which acknowledges the necessity to shield shoppers from the confusion that OpenAI has created through the use of the Cameo trademark,” Cameo CEO Steven Galanis instructed CNBC. “Whereas the courtroom’s order is non permanent, we hope that OpenAI will comply with cease utilizing our mark completely to keep away from any additional hurt to the general public or Cameo.”

OpenAI didn’t instantly reply to Engadget’s remark request.

Cameo sued OpenAI in October, claiming the corporate’s use of the time period was prone to confuse shoppers and dilute its model. Earlier than submitting the go well with, Galanis mentioned Cameo tried to resolve the dispute “amicably,” however claims OpenAI refused to cease utilizing the title. Sora’s cameo characteristic permits customers to add their likeness to the app, which different individuals can then use in their very own movies. US District Decide Eumi Okay. Lee, who granted Cameo the non permanent junction, has scheduled a listening to for December 19 to find out if the order needs to be made everlasting.