Disney’s going Latino -- and they want to go it alone.
The entertainment giant filed trademark applications on May 1 for the phrase “Dia de los Muertos,” the subject of an upcoming animated film by Pixar studios, Mexican news site Animal Político reports.
Disney’s 10 trademark applications wouldn’t give it domain over all commercial use of the Mexican celebration’s name, but they're pretty expansive. Get ready for Día de los Muertos eggs! Or, for those who like mixing their holidays, Día de los Muertos Christmas tree ornaments! (Check out the complete list of uses below.)
The applications are available on the website of the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office.
El Día de los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” is a traditional holiday to commemorate deceased loved ones that fuses indigenous and Spanish roots. The holiday is celebrated primarily in Mexico and Central America, as well...
The entertainment giant filed trademark applications on May 1 for the phrase “Dia de los Muertos,” the subject of an upcoming animated film by Pixar studios, Mexican news site Animal Político reports.
Disney’s 10 trademark applications wouldn’t give it domain over all commercial use of the Mexican celebration’s name, but they're pretty expansive. Get ready for Día de los Muertos eggs! Or, for those who like mixing their holidays, Día de los Muertos Christmas tree ornaments! (Check out the complete list of uses below.)
The applications are available on the website of the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office.
El Día de los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” is a traditional holiday to commemorate deceased loved ones that fuses indigenous and Spanish roots. The holiday is celebrated primarily in Mexico and Central America, as well...
- 5/7/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
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