Figma's Cease-and-Desist Letter Sparks Tech Feud
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Figma issued a cease-and-desist letter to no-code AI startup Lovable over the use of "Dev Mode", a term Figma trademarked. While "dev mode" is a common term in software development, Figma argues its trademark applies to the shortened version. Lovable, a competitor to Figma in the "vibe coding" space, may change the feature name to avoid legal costs. This incident highlights a potential tech industry feud and underscores Figma's response to emerging AI-powered design tools.
Figma issued a cease-and-desist letter to no-code AI startup Lovable over the use of "Dev Mode", a term Figma trademarked. While "dev mode" is a common term in software development, Figma argues its trademark applies to the shortened version. Lovable, a competitor to Figma in the "vibe coding" space, may change the feature name to avoid legal costs. This incident highlights a potential tech industry feud and underscores Figma's response to emerging AI-powered design tools.
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