Analysis: ai16z has communicated with a16z via email and both parties are jointly promoting the DUNA project, so there is no need to worry about trademark infringement
Odaily report: Regarding the question of whether "ai16z" may have infringed on the a16z trademark, user @0xjunkdogg stated that there is no need to worry about this situation and provided the following explanation:
1. Communication has been made with a16z via email;
2. The CTO of a16z is currently on the ai16z Discord, but has not yet made any public statements;
3. Mark Andreessen, the co-founder of a16z, has shared related content;
4. ai16z and a16z are jointly promoting the DUNA project, which aims to legalize DAOs in the United States. Previously, a16z has already established a legal framework for DAOs in certain states, and the two parties are currently working to expand its legal coverage.
Earlier today, Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi posted on X, asking an obvious question: "Since ai16z is now a token with a market cap of over $1 billion, does it not infringe on a16z's trademark? ai16z initially felt like a parody, but now it seems to have become a more legitimate project with a more positive roadmap." He sought the help of intellectual property lawyers to clarify his doubts. He further stated, "If there is no commercial intent, it is difficult to become a token with a market cap of $1 billion."
