Disney Retains Legal Controlโข Over Early Mickey Mouse Following Lawsuit Withdrawal
Disney has maintained its legal position regarding โthe use of โits early Mickey โฃMouse imagery after Morgan โฃ& Morgan,a law firm,voluntarily withdrew a lawsuit seeking to clarify theโฃ boundaries between public domain rights and Disney’s trademarks. โฃThe lawsuit centered on theโข 1928 version of โขMickeyโค Mouse, as featured in Steamboat Willie, which entered the public โdomain on January 1, 2024, after 95โ yearsโข of copyright protection.
The core of the dispute revolved around whether Disney could leverage trademark law to โprevent others from using the public-domain version of Mickey Mouse in ways that might cause consumerโ confusion regarding sponsorship or endorsement. Morgan & Morgan argued inโ its initialโค filing that disney’s historyโ of aggressively defending its intellectual property, coupled wiht a recent โlawsuit against a third party, createdโ aโ “reasonableโฃ apprehension” that Disney would sue themโฃ if theyโ proceeded with usingโข the Steamboat Willie depiction of Mickey. Specifically, โฃthe firm stated: “Disney’s refusal to disclaim โคenforcement,โ its history of aggressive litigation over substantially โคsimilar uses,โข andโฃ its recent lawsuit againstโข a third partyโฆ create a reasonable apprehension that Disney will sue Morgan โ& Morgan.”
Disney, however, has consistently โassertedโ its right to protect its trademarks. Aโข Disneyโ spokesperson reiteratedโข this positionโค to Reuters, stating, “Disneyโ remains committed to guarding against unlawful copyright and trademark infringement to avoid โconsumerโฃ confusion caused by unauthorized uses of Mickey โMouse and our other iconic characters.”
Theโค withdrawalโค of โthe lawsuit means no court โฃruling was issued, leaving the legal landscape โunchanged.Thisโฃ leaves other โcompanies in aโ similar position: theyโฃ are legally permitted to use the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse, โฃbut risk a trademark challenge from Disney if โthe use is deemed likely to cause confusionโค among consumers.
Jenniferโ Jenkins,a professor of law at Duke University,described theโ publicโ domainโค entry as notable,stating to the Associated โPress: “This is it.โค This โis Mickeyโ Mouse.โค This isโ exciting because it’s kind of โsymbolic.”
Withoutโข further legal action,โ the โextent to which the public can freely utilize Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse remains uncertain. The article notes that โDisney’sโ strategy regarding its โtrademarks remains unchallenged, and future test cases are likely asโ moreโฃ versions of Mickey Mouse โenter the public domain. Theโ lawโค firmโข could potentially refile the lawsuit, but for โnow, the boundaries between public domain rights and Disney’s โtrademarks remain undefined.
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Disney channels Remain Dark onโ YouTube โฃTV as Contract Dispute Continues
MOUNTAIN VIEW,โ CA – November 3, 2025 โฃ- A carriage dispute between Disney and YouTube TV has resulted in the removal of 18 Disney-owned channels from the streamingโ platform, impacting access to live sports, โnews,โ and entertainment for millions โof subscribers.โ The channelsโค pulled include ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, โขFX, and โNational Geographic, among others.
The blackout,which โbeganโฃ today,affects YouTube TV subscribersโ across the United States.The core of the disagreementโ centers โon contract negotiations, with both companies publicly โฃstating they are seeking a fair agreement. For viewers, the โtiming is especially impactful as it coincides with an off-year election day on โฃTuesday, November 4th, leaving some without access to local ABC affiliate news โฃcoverage. Approximately 8.6 million people subscribe to YouTube TV as of Q3 2025, making thisโฃ a significant disruption โfor cord-cutters relying โขon โthe service โfor live television.
Disney hasโ publicly requested YouTube TV restore โขaccess โคto ABC specifically for Election Day, โstating, “Despite the impasse that lead toโข the current blackout, โคwe have asked โคYouTube TV to restore ABC for Election Day so subscribers โhave โขaccess to the details they rely on,” โคaccording โto a statement provided to USA TODAY. “We believe in putting the public interest first and hope YouTube TV will โคtake this small step for their customers while we continue to work โtoward a fair agreement.”
youtube โTV has responded by offering subscribers a $20 credit โif the disney channels โremain unavailable for an “extended period of โtime.” The company has โฃnot โคyet specified โwhen the credit โwill be applied.
Hear is a complete list of the channels currently unavailable on YouTube TV due โto the dispute, as provided by Google:
* ABC
* ABC News Live
* โฃ ACC Network
* Disney Channel
* โ Disney Junior
* Disney XD
*โ โ ESPN
* โขESPNews
* โคESPN2
* โ ESPNU
* โ Freeform
* โค FX
*โ โ FXM
* FXX
* Localish
* โขโข nat Geo
* Nat geo Wild
* โ SEC Network
* โขSpanish-language plan: ESPN deportes, Baby โTV Espaรฑol, Natโ Geo Mundo
USA TODAY has reached outโฃ to both โYouTube TV and Disney for further comment and updatesโ on the negotiations.
A Florida state panelist reportedlyโข reacted with uncontrollable โlaughter to Governor Ron DeSantis‘ escalating dispute with โขThe Walt Disney Company,describing physical discomfort โfrom the โamusement. The exchange occurred duringโ aโ meeting ofโ the Central Floridaโฃ Tourism Oversight District, established earlier this year to oversee Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.
The conflict stems from Disney’s opposition to Florida’sโข Parental โRights in Education Act, dubbedโ byโ critics as the “Don’tโข Say Gay” law. Following Disney’s public criticism of the legislation โขin March 2022, โขDeSantis moved to dissolve the Reedy Creek district, which had grantedโฃ Disney a degreeโข of self-governanceโ forโ decades. The subsequentโข creation of the CFTOD and ongoing legal โขbattles represent a important power struggle betweenโค the state โgovernment and โคone of Florida’s largest employers. The panelist’s reaction highlights โthe unusual nature of the situation and the heightened political tensions surrounding โขit.
Duringโ the CFTOD meeting on October 24, 2023,โ atโ 14:17 EST, discussion centered on DeSantis’ recent vow to pursueโข further action against โฃDisney,โ potentially including increased state control over โthe company’s theme park infrastructure. A member of the โคoversight โboard was overheard stating, “my stomach is hurting from laughing,” in response to DeSantis’ threats, accordingโ to CNN reporting. โThe comment underscored โthe perceived imbalance of power inโ theโฃ dispute and the board’s apparentโฃ confidence in the state’s position.
The CFTODโฃ is currently โworking to โฃassert its authorityโ overโ Disney’s property, reviewing contracts andโค progress โฃagreements previouslyโ approvedโ by the Reedy Creek district. โLegal experts anticipate aโค protracted legal fight, with Disney likely to challenge any attempts to infringe uponโข its existing rights and agreements. The outcome of โขthis dispute could โขhave far-reaching implications for the relationship between businesses and state governments in โFlorida andโข beyond.
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Newly Released Video Details Harrowingโค Rescue After โJeremyโ Renner Snowplow Accident
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Disturbing body camera footage released this week provides a starkโ visual account of the immediate aftermath of Jeremy Renner’s snowplow accident on January 1st. The video,โค obtained through public records requests, depicts the frantic efforts โof first โresponders asโข they reached the critically injuredโฃ actorโค near his Lake Tahoe home. The release offers a new level โof โdetailโฃ regardingโข the severity of the โขincident andโค the rapid response that likely saved Renner’s life.
The incident, which left the “Avengers” star with over 30 broken bones โคand blunt chest trauma,โข initially appeared asโค a tragic accident. However, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office inquiry โcontinues to examine potential mechanical failures in the snowplow. The newly released footageโค underscores the chaotic scene faced by emergency personnel, highlighting the challenges of reaching renner inโข the remote, snowbound location. Thisโค release comes as โRenner continues his intensive recovery,offering a glimpse into the ordeal he endured and the dedication of those who aided him.
The โScene Unfolds: First Responders’ Outlook
The โคbody camera footage shows sheriff’s deputies and firefighters navigating treacherous conditionsโค to reach renner, โwho was โคfound in critical condition nearโ his snowplow. Audio captures the urgency of the situation as responders assessed Renner’s injuries and coordinated his transport to a nearby hospital.The video โขreveals the extent of the damage to theโข snowplow itself, which was reportedly being used to help a โฃfamily member whose vehicle was stuckโ in the snow.
According to CNN’s Chloe Melas, who first reported on the video’s release, the footage is a crucial piece of the ongoing investigation. Authorities โare meticulously reviewing theโฃ snowplow’s maintenance records and โคconducting forensic analysis to determine if a malfunction contributed to the accident. Renner himself has publicly acknowledged the severity ofโข his injuries and expressed gratitudeโ for the swift response of the emergency teams.
Renner’s Recovery โand Ongoing Investigation
Renner has been remarkably candid about his recovery process, sharing updates with fans via social media. He has undergone multiple surgeriesโค and continues to participate in rigorous physical โฃtherapy. While the road to full recovery is expected to โbe long, Renner has demonstrated a positive attitude and unwavering determination.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has stated that the investigation remains active. They are focusing on whether the snowplow’s parking brake was properly engaged and whether any other mechanical issues played a role in the incident.โ The release of theโ body camera โคfootage โฃis intended to provide transparencyโ and allow the public to understand the complexities of the rescue โฃoperation and the ongoing investigation.
Context and Background: Snowplow โขSafety and Mountain Living
Snowplow accidents, whileโฃ relativelyโข uncommon, can โฃbe particularly dangerousโ dueโ to the heavy machinery involved and the frequently enough-challenging environmental conditions. โคOperating โheavyโข equipment in โฃmountainous terrain requires specialized training and a thorough understanding of safety protocols.The incident involving Jeremy Renner highlights โthe inherent risks associated with winter weather and the importance of preventative maintenance forโ machinery used in snow removal.
Frequently Asked โฃquestions About the Jeremy Rennerโ Snowplow Accident
What happened โฃto โJeremy Renner?
Jeremy Renner was seriously injured in a snowplow accident โon โฃJanuary 1st near his Lake Tahoe home, suffering over 30 broken bones โฃand blunt chest trauma.
has the investigation into the โฃaccident concluded?
No, the Washoe โฃCounty Sheriff’s Office investigation is still ongoing, focusingโ on potential mechanical โfailures in the snowplow.
What does the newly released video show?
The video depicts the immediate responseโ of โfirefighters and sheriff’s deputies asโ they reached
Columbus Viewers Remain โin โthe dark โas ABC 6 Chooses Not to Airโ ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Return
Columbus,OH โฃ- localโข ABC affiliate WSYX-ABC 6 will not broadcast the return of Jimmy Kimmel live! on โขTuesday,September 24,joining a growing number of stations preempting the show following a brief production suspension and controversy surrounding host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent monologue. The decision byโฃ station owner Sinclair โขBroadcast group leaves Columbus-areaโค viewersโข without local access to โthe late-night programme.
The move comes after Disney, the parent company of ABC, announced itโ woudl reinstate Jimmy Kimmelโฃ Live! following “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel regarding comments โฃdeemedโฃ “ill-timed andโ thus insensitive” in the โขwake of ongoing national events. Despite Disney’s decision to bring the show back, Sinclair, โคwhich owns โor operates 38 ABC affiliates, statedโ it โwould replace โ Jimmy Kimmel Live! with โnews programming. Nextstar Media, owner of WCMH-TV NBCโ 4, has also confirmed its ABC affiliates will not airโค theโค show.
“Beginningโ Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preemptingโ Jimmy kimmel โฃLive! โ across our ABC โaffiliate stationsโข and replacing it with news programming,” Jessica Bellucci, aโ spokesperson for sinclair, said in a September 22 email to The Dispatch. “Discussions with ABCโฃ areโค ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”
Jimmy Kimmel Live! โคtypically airs weekdays at 11:35 p.m. eastern. Viewers in columbus will need toโข exploreโ alternative options, such as streaming or watching on โABC stations in othre markets, to โขview the program.
Protest planned atโค WSYX ABC station โFollowing Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Columbus, OH – September 22, 2025 โข- A protest is scheduled for today outside the WSYX ABC โค6 studios in Columbus, โorganized by the โlocal chapter of Indivisible, in โฃresponse โคtoโ Jimmy Kimmel’s recent suspension โคfrom โคABC. Organizers allege the suspension wasโ a result ofโ political pressure from the Trump governance.
The protest, planned to last one hour, aims โคto โขdemonstrate opposition to what organizers call the “silencing of critical voices.”โ As โof this morning, roughly 50 โขpeople have โฃsigned up to participate,โ according to Ann Isaacs, an organizerโค with โIndivisible.
“Bowing toโฃ pressure from the Trump administration to silence critical voicesโ is unpopular and dangerous,” Isaacs said in an email. She further suggested โฃABC may have been motivated to suspend Kimmel โขto facilitate FCC approval of aโ pendingโ acquisition by Nexstar Media, which is โseeking to buyโค Tegna.
Isaacs stated,โ “Allowing โthis to happen without pushback, makes itโค easier โtoโข silence the next comedian, โคthe next news host, โขthe next journalist. We โคdon’t โฃwant to live in a countryโ where only pro government viewpoints โcan airโข and where people have to โthink โขtwiceโค before expressing โtheir opinions openly.”
The suspension follows the recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” on โฃCBS, though a USA Today report indicated Colbert’s โshow had experienced decliningโฃ ratings,โข losing a reported $40 millionโ a โyear.
Isaacsโ emphasizedโค the importance of holding companies accountable for responding to government pressure. “Collectively,we have power,”โข she said. “We have options for entertainment andโ travel. We can โchoose to direct our โฃeyesโ and our money to places that support our values.”
ABCโ 6 has not yet responded to a request forโ commentโฃ from The Dispatch. WSYX and Fox affiliate WTTE are owned by โSinclair โฃBroadcast Group. nexstar Media, ownerโค of NBCโฃ 4 in โcolumbus, has agreed to buy โTegna for $3.54 billion, aโ merger requiringโ FCCโ approval.