'Soar' wars: Inside two AI startups' messy fight over the same name
THE SO WHAT
Two AI startups colliding over the same "Soar" branding is a reminder that naming risk is real IP risk—especially in crowded AI categories. Lock down trademarks and domains early, or budget for a rebrand when you least want the distraction.
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