Navy SEALs Vs Mickey Mouse

'War' Newest, Navy SEALs Vs Mickey Mouse
Name of the U.S. Navy SEAL (The United States Navy Sea, Air and Land) sticking out while successfully arrested and killed fugitives most wanted terrorist, Osama Bin Laden. Now, the name of the United States elite forces were equal celebrity. Especially troops executor, SEAL Team 6, or popularly known as DevGru.

And now the headquarters of special forces re-occupied, not the intention of fighting terrorists but face one of the largest entertainment companies, Disney to get a trademark by the name of a responsible elite squad to hunt down fugitives most wanted terrorist.

This case originated last May 3, 2011, just two days since the death of bin Laden, Disney's trademark application to register to use the name "SEAL Team 6 'to everything - from entertainment, toys, video games, apparel, footwear, and even Christmas ornaments.

Disney application aimed at institutions that deal with patents and trademark (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) includes three separate categories of goods and services. That means, they do not wear 'SEAL Team 6' on their products. New intentions.

Parties to the United States Navy could not stay silent. Ten days later, on May 13, 2011, the Navy filed an application similar name, 'SEAL Team', to posters and clothing, as well as brand 'Navy SEALs' for goods and services - the Navy squad confirmed the identity as an organization that "develop and implement mission involving special military strategy, doctrine and tactics. "

When confirmed FOXNews.com, Disney did not react, as well as the Navy. However, a Navy spokesman later admitted to not knowing the business gets the Disney trademark "SEAL Team 6 '. He said, this information will be passed on to their lawyers.

Then, the question, who would win the "war brands' between U.S. military and Mickey Mouse - Disney icon?

"Disney will be given priority, since it first filed," the opinion of the New York trademark attorney, Thomas Wilentz, such as loaded FoxNews, May 25, 2011.

However, he added, "The U.S. Navy may have an argument that they are, use the 'SEAL' in advance to identify themselves." If the military brought the case to court, they most likely win.

Meanwhile, Virginia's trademark lawyer, Robin Bren opinion, the patent will be rejected Disney's request. "To anticipate rejection, Disney should state that prospective customers would not consider brand 'SEAL Team 6' associated with the Navy," he said. But this is not possible, after Osama was killed, who is not familiar with these forces.

However, to see who would come out as winners, take a long time. This process could take three years. A spokesman for the patent office, said Paul Fucito, yet none of the two applications that have been reviewed. Newer applications usually need three months to review them.

Whatever the outcome, "do not blame Mickey Mouse for trying," said lawyer Zies brand origin Widerman & Malek, based in Florida, Mark Warzecha.