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Disney Initiates Legal Action Against Florida Sellers for Unauthorized Use of Iconic Trademarks and Copyrights

Disney Enterprises and Lucasfilm sue Kissimmee-based businesses for selling unlicensed merchandise featuring Mickey Mouse and other characters across multiple online platforms

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Disney Enterprises and Lucasfilm LTD. have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida against two Kissimmee-based companies, The Secret Disney Group and Popsella Marketplace, alleging trademark and copyright infringement. The defendants, managed by Christopher and Hannah Martin, are…
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Disney Initiates Legal Action Against Florida Sellers for Unauthorized Use of Iconic Trademarks and Copyrights Disney Enterprises and Lucasfilm LTD. have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida against two Kissimmee-based companies, The Secret Disney Group and Popsella Marketplace, alleging... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/disney-initiates-legal-action-against-florida-sellers-for-unauthorized-use-of-iconic-trademarks-and-copyrights

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