Disney trademarks 'Seal Team 6'

By Sarah Muller
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Tue May 17, 2011 6:24 PM EDT

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Mickey Mouse (file)

Fresh on the heels of Osama Bin Laden’s death, the Walt Disney Company filed paperwork to trademark the phrase “Seal Team 6.” That’s the same name of the special forces unit that killed the Al Qaeda leader.

According to FishbowlNY, the company filed paperwork on May 3, just two days after Navy Seals raided Bin Laden’s hidden compound. Very quick, that Mickey Mouse.

It’s highly doubtful we’re going to see an animated feature of six cuddly wuddly seals on a magical military journey anytime soon. But, Disney’s now in a place to capitalize off others who want to document or create something around this historical event.

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Comment author avatarhq2/11acr

Copywriting "Seal Team 6" may be legal, but it is wrong on so many levels. To take the name of some very brave, very skilled people, who trained for years to become a member of this elite group and trademark the name is just plain wrong, and it shows that Disney is now just another greedy company that will do anything to make money.

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Reply#1 - Wed May 18, 2011 7:10 AM EDT
Comment author avatarRobbertM

I think that was already established with the "Mickey Mouse forever" act.

    #1.1 - Wed May 18, 2011 1:21 PM EDT
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