Tag Archives: trademark

Admiral Mickey Says Never-mind

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Rick Spilman

Last week we posted about Disney filing  three trademark applications to to claim the rights to the phrase “SEAL Team 6.”  Apparently, Admiral Mickey Mouse has changed his mind. Disney Withdraws ‘SEAL Team 6′ Trademark Application Out of “deference” to the Navy, … Continue reading →

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Navy Trademarks “Navy Seals” and “Seal Team”

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Rick Spilman

Last week we posted about Disney filing  three trademark applications for the rights to the phrase “SEAL Team 6.”   Proving that they are only a step or two behind Mickey Mouse, the US Navy has now trademarked the phrases … Continue reading →

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Admiral Mickey Mouse & SEAL Team 6

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Rick Spilman

Mickey Mouse now apparently owns SEAL Team 6, or at least the name.  Disney has filed  three trademark applications to to claim the rights to the phrase “SEAL Team 6.”   SEAL Team 6 is believed to be the Navy commando squad that … Continue reading →

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Of Tall Ships and Stupid Lawyers

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rick Spilman

The age of wooden ships and iron men is long gone.  We appear to be square in the era of tall ships and stupid lawyers.  From the SeaCoastonline: The American Sail Training Association sent a letter to the Piscataqua Maritime … Continue reading →

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