Disney Says Deadmau5’s Logo Is Too Similar To Theirs

Disney Says Deadmau5's Logo Is To Similar To Theirs

Disney Says Deadmau5’s Logo Is Too Similar To Theirs

Disney Says Deadmau5's Logo Is To Similar To Theirs

TMZ reports that Disney has filed a claim to stop Deadmau5 from receiving a trademark in the United States for his signature mouse ears, saying that they are too similar to Mickey Mouse’s and would cause brand confusion. The EDM artist — who makes about $16 million a year, according to Forbes — has been wearing his mouse ear mask during live shows for almost a decade. According to his attorney, he already has a trademark for his ears in 30 other countries. Disney claims that by owning a trademark in the U.S., he would damage the company’s business. Deadmau5 tells TMZ that “he won’t be bullied, and is prepared to fight to protect his rights to his property.”

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