Deadmau5 and Disney Settled Their Fight Over the Mouse Ears

You might have heard that Disney was suing Deadmau5 for this use of the Mickey Ears. I am actually surprised that it did not happen sooner.

Last year, Disney filed papers at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. They stated that the Deadmau5 design was “nearly identical in appearance, connotation and overall commercial impression to Disney’s Mouse Ears Marks” and would “cause confusion” among consumers. Some people found the lawsuit odd because Deadmau5 has worked with Disney before. So why could they not just talk it out?

The details of the case are not made public so we don’t know exactly what the decision entails. We do know there was a withdrawal of Disney’s opposition and any possible amended trademark registrations. In April, the Appeal Board rejected one of Deadmau5’s defenses that Disney couldn’t be harmed from the registration.

Hopefully everyone is happy with the final decision!

What do you think?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Maria

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