This is single use, and satire. Those are protected. We’re certainly not going to be making the little wooden guy a regular, nor featuring him on any merchandise.
Reminds me of the story of McDonald’s suing a woman who opened a cafe named McDonald’s in the UK. Lord McDonald threatened to sue McDonald’s for using the Clan’s name world wide without permission if the company didn’t drop their case.
I don’t think it is a matter of flouting the law, the law provides for satire, single use, however you want to put it. The problem is people have become too litigious in our society. Tell me I’m wrong and I’ll sue. =)
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 7 years ago
Funny, but be careful, guys. Dana’s awesome management powers ain’t nothin’ compared to Disney’s legal powers.
Flash Gordon over 7 years ago
The big media megacorporations have armies of lawyers whose mission is to crush and destroy just to show their might.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 7 years ago
This is single use, and satire. Those are protected. We’re certainly not going to be making the little wooden guy a regular, nor featuring him on any merchandise.
edstephens74 over 7 years ago
Reminds me of the story of McDonald’s suing a woman who opened a cafe named McDonald’s in the UK. Lord McDonald threatened to sue McDonald’s for using the Clan’s name world wide without permission if the company didn’t drop their case.
Jeff0811 over 7 years ago
I don’t think it is a matter of flouting the law, the law provides for satire, single use, however you want to put it. The problem is people have become too litigious in our society. Tell me I’m wrong and I’ll sue. =)
mgrossberg over 7 years ago
Thing is, a lawsuit from Disney (in this case) would be thrown out at its first hearing. Satire exception…
RWill over 7 years ago
Oh, come on! We don’t lie—we massage facts. xD