Is Hakuna Matata trademarked?

In the 1994 animated film ‘Lion King’, the term ‘Hakuna Matata’ was used in one of the songs of the movie and Disney filed for a trademark for the term ‘Hakuna Matata’ and in the year 2003, US Trademark and Patent Office granted the trademark to Disney. The trademark is limited to T-shirts, clothes, hats, etc.

Is The Lion King a trademark?

THE LION KING Trademark of DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. – Registration Number 1940193 – Serial Number 74432463 :: Justia Trademarks.

Is Hakuna matata cultural appropriation?

Since generic trademarks cannot be protected, HAKUNA MATATA, would not likely be a protectable trademark phrase in any East African country, but in the United States the public does not perceive the mark as a common expression, so it can be trademark protected.

How many trademarks Does Disney have?

The Walt Disney Company is no stranger to intellectual property. Disney currently has over 6,000 trademarks, 1,728 patent grants, and 1,081 patent applications. A significant number of these trademarks protect the beloved characters of Disney.

Why is Hakuna matata offensive?

“The decision to trademark ‘Hakuna Matata’ is predicated purely on greed and is an insult not only the spirit of the Swahili people but also, Africa as a whole,” he said on the petition’s website. The phrase is commonly used in several African countries, including Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

Are Mickey Mouse ears trademarked?

Disney does not own the rights to mouse ears. What they do own the rights to is Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. So, while ears are okay, the silhouette (including the head of the mice) is not okay. Likewise, anything that resembles the likeness of a character is not okay.

Is Mickey Mouse trademarked?

Disney has registered trademarks for the word “Mickey Mouse” and images of Mickey Mouse. That means one can’t use confusingly similar marks for uses similar to that described in the trademark registration.

Can I sell Disney stickers on Etsy?

Re: Which tags can not allow to use on Etsy? You can not make items and sell them using trademarked names such as Disney, Minnie or Mickey Mouse, Winnie the pooh and other characters UNLESS you have a license from those companies.

Is Winnie the Pooh trademarked?

Although Disney’s version of Pooh is protected by copyright, the company no longer has an exclusive right to Milne’s work.