X updates its terms to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
TechCrunch • 12/16/2025
Summary
X has updated its terms of service to assert ownership over the "Twitter" trademark, stating that no one can use the name, trademarks, or logos without written consent, according to TechCrunch. This move comes in response to a challenge from a newcomer in the social media space.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
124d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2968
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2968/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2968/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 123 days - proven survivor
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