Morgan and Morgan Sues Disney to Use "Steamboat Willy" in Their Commercials (opens in new tab)

(reuters.com)

6 pointscool_dude856mo ago9 comments

9 comments

Seems like a PR stunt to me after reading this and clicking the link to view the ad:

Even with the voiceover, it sure "feels" to me as a consumer like Minnie is endorsing calling #LAW ... which goes beyond fair use, in my estimation.

Fair use? Steamboat Willie is public domain.

But Minnie is not, and the way the ad is used (see link to video) goes beyond simply using the ad.

If it was clearly legal and clear-cut, why would a law firm be suing for clarification?

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Seems like a PR stunt to me after reading this and clicking the link to view the ad:

Even with the voiceover, it sure "feels" to me as a consumer like Minnie is endorsing calling #LAW ... which goes beyond fair use, in my estimation.

Fair use? Steamboat Willie is public domain.

But Minnie is not, and the way the ad is used (see link to video) goes beyond simply using the ad.

If it was clearly legal and clear-cut, why would a law firm be suing for clarification?

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse