Tesla files trademark for MEGAPOD AI data center hardware

Tesla has filed a trademark application for the name MEGAPOD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Tesla applies to trademark MEGAPOD for AI computing systems.
The application, serial number 99893717, lists the mark as a standard character wordmark for "MEGAPOD." Tesla filed it on June 18, 2026. The owner is listed as Tesla, Inc., located at 1 Tesla Road, Austin, Texas 78725.

Application targets modular data center hardware in class 009.
The goods and services description covers "Modular data center hardware systems for artificial intelligence computing, comprised of computer servers, computer hardware for artificial intelligence." The filing uses intent-to-use basis 1(b) and remains live pending, with the case status as a new application awaiting assignment to an examining attorney as of June 18, 2026. No registration number exists yet.

Attorney and procedural details accompany the filing.
Anthony V. Lupo of ArentFox Schiff LLP serves as the attorney, with the correspondence address matching at 1717 K St NW, Washington DC 20006. The docket number is 038824.TBD, and the email is tmdocket@afslaw.com. The record shows a standard character claim, drawing code 4, and no disclaimers, assignments, foreign priority claims, maintenance filings, or proceedings.

Filing aligns with Tesla's expanding AI infrastructure push.
Tesla has invested heavily in AI and computing hardware, including Dojo supercomputers and partnerships for data centers. The MEGAPOD mark suggests a modular, scalable hardware product line aimed at artificial intelligence workloads. The application acceptance confirms it met initial filing requirements but has not yet undergone substantive examination.

Status indicates early stage in the trademark process.
As a pending application filed one day ago on June 18, 2026, MEGAPOD has not been published for opposition and carries no registration date. USPTO records confirm the mark type as a trademark with no design elements. Future steps will include assignment to an examining attorney who will review for conflicts and eligibility.