US Court Orders OpenAI to Stop Using "Cameo" Brand Name in AI Video Product

Summary

A federal district court in Northern California ruled against OpenAI on February 17, 2026, ordering the company to cease use of the "Cameo" name in its products and features. OpenAI had been using the "Cameo" brand for its AI-powered video-generation application built on Sora 2. The ruling came in favor of Cameo, the celebrity video-message platform, which alleged trademark infringement. The ruling is an injunction, not a damages verdict, and requires OpenAI to rebrand the product. The case is