Unicoin has taken legal action against Uniswap Labs, filing a lawsuit that seeks to invalidate the crypto exchange's UNI trademark and secure court declarations protecting its own branding.
The Dispute Behind the Lawsuit
The legal battle stems from a series of communications ahead of Unicoin's product launch. According to the complaint, Uniswap's legal team sent three separate letters to Unicoin before its Sept. 28 debut, raising concerns over branding and potential trademark conflicts.
Rather than back down, Unicoin responded by taking the matter to court. The company is seeking judicial declarations affirming that its trademarks and domain names do not infringe on Uniswap's intellectual property rights.
When cease-and-desist letters land, some companies fold — others head straight to the courtroom.
The filing reflects a growing tendency in the crypto industry for naming disputes to escalate into formal litigation, particularly as projects with similar-sounding brands compete for user attention and market presence.
What Unicoin Is Seeking
Central to Unicoin's complaint is a request to cancel the registration of the UNI trademark held by Uniswap Labs. Beyond that, the company wants the court to formally clear its marks and web domains from any claims of infringement.
The requested relief includes:
- Cancellation of the UNI trademark registration
- Declarations that Unicoin's trademarks are non-infringing
- Confirmation that its domain names do not violate Uniswap's rights
The outcome could carry implications for how crypto firms defend their branding, especially when abbreviated or overlapping names spark competing claims. As the case proceeds, both companies' intellectual property positions will be tested in a legal arena rather than settled privately.