Judge Blocks X Rival From Using Twitter Name, Allows 'Tweet' Use

A federal judge issued a temporary injunction preventing a rival to X from using the Twitter name. The court also ruled that X likely abandoned the “Tweet” trademark and bird logo, allowing the startup to continue using the term “Tweet.” Following the decision, the company has rebranded and relaunched its platform as Tweet. app. The ruling clarifies the status of key trademarks in the social‑media space and sets a precedent for how competitors may navigate brand identity after a major platform’s rebranding.