Disney cites controversial TM in opposition
Disney has cited its own controversial trademark ‘Hakuna Matata’ in an opposition against a Chinese company’s US trademark application.
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Trademarks
19 December 2018 Disney has come under fire for its ‘Hakuna matata’ trademark in recent days, with a petition calling on the media conglomerate to drop the mark gaining traction online.
Trademarks
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Copyright
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