The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
Tag: Trademarks and Trade Names
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May ‘Bad Spaniels’ Mock Jack Daniel’s? The Supreme Court Will Decide.
The justices have agreed to hear a trademark dispute with First Amendment overtones involving a dog toy’s bathroom humor and a distinctive whiskey bottle.
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FTX Spent Big on Sports Sponsorships. What Happens Now?
The cryptocurrency exchange’s sudden collapse puts deals with teams, leagues and counties worth hundreds of millions of dollars in doubt.
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Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Dole Pineapple Return to the Licensing Expo
The Licensing Expo returned in person this year, where characters big and small searched for a match made in consumer heaven.