The Year in Trademark Law
The Year in Trademark Law
The Year in Trademark Law
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Earth Protectors Decision<br />
Davis v. Walt Disney Co., 430 F.3d 901<br />
(8th Cir. 2005), cert. denied, 126 S.Ct.<br />
2303, No. 05-1281 (May 22, 2006)<br />
Issue:<br />
Hold<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
Whether Disney's use of the designation "Earth<br />
Protectors" to identify an evil fictional company<br />
portrayed <strong>in</strong> a children's movie is likely to cause<br />
confusion as to the source, affiliation,<br />
sponsorship or connection with Davis' EARTH<br />
PROTECTOR and EARTH PROTECTOR<br />
SHOW marks used <strong>in</strong> connection with books,<br />
pamphlets, educational materials, t-shirts, and<br />
occasional broadcasts of a local cable access<br />
program.<br />
Summary judgment <strong>in</strong> favor of Disney<br />
affirmed because no reasonable jury could<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d a likelihood of confusion.<br />
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