Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

I am planning to start a club at my school. And the club is about Disney. I was wondeinrg, can I get sued for naming my club Disney Club?


Asked on 3/09/10, 10:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

You will get a humorless letter from one of Disney's 101 lawyers.

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Answered on 3/14/10, 11:18 pm
Maria Kao Feldsott & Lee

Mr. Stone is right. Disney is very aggressive in protecting its trademarks. Even if you disclaim any affiliation with Disney, they will argue that there is a likelihood of confusion between the mark. And even though you are just a student wanting to start a club to praise Disney even, they will argue that if they let you go, they are participating in watering down the strength of their trademark.

In conclusion, maybe you should just try to find another name.

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Answered on 3/16/10, 3:20 pm


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