Should Disney Sue the San Diego Fair?

[Sesshomaru-sama]

I say the coaster is pathetic. It's hardly even worth mentioning.

Sincerely, a brother of a half-demon,
Sesshomaru-sama

[Magic1]

If Disney wanted to do something about it they wouldn't start with a lawsuit, they'd send a cease-and-desist notice on Disney legal department letterhead. It's much cheaper than filing suit and usually does the job.

Don't mess with Disney Legal - they're Magically Letigious!

[k_peek_2000]

Originally Posted by mrhappybomb

why should they sue its a roller coaster that last all of 3 seconds with there pictures and names on it not that big of a deal! now if it were a full scall coaster that had loops and was a bout 100 feet taller than I can see Disney Sueing them.

It doesnt matter how big the coaster is. If the sign has copyrighted charectors on it and doesnt get permission its illegal, doesnt matter if the coaster is 3 seconds or 3 minutes. Just like if you download 1 song, just as illegal as downloading 1000 songs. Doesnt matter how big the Crimes are, they are all crimes.

Originally Posted by Fantasmic!kid

But, what if Disney gave them permission? (past tense)

If disney gave them permission then it would of said Inspired by Disney/Pixar's Incredables.

Originally Posted by Magic1

If Disney wanted to do something about it they wouldn't start with a lawsuit, they'd send a cease-and-desist notice on Disney legal department letterhead. It's much cheaper than filing suit and usually does the job.

Don't mess with Disney Legal - they're Magically Letigious!

Actually Disney Legal isnt as powerful as people think they are. I know sombody that was emotionally abused when she worked at WDS (the REAL one in Burbank). So she sued disney and won. Lets just say she got LOTS of money. I wont say exactly but let me tell you think in the area of 200,000 bucks.

[Magic1]

Originally Posted by k_peek_2000

Actually Disney Legal isnt as powerful as people think they are. I know sombody that was emotionally abused when she worked at WDS (the REAL one in Burbank). So she sued disney and won. Lets just say she got LOTS of money. I wont say exactly but let me tell you think in the area of 200,000 bucks.

That's really an apples and oranges comparison. Intellectual property (IP) law and employment law are very different. I really don't think Disney Legal is invincible in every type of case, but I can see them vigorously fighting to protect their IP, and spending big money (earned off of that same IP) in the process. Why do you think Chris and the other admins don't want us posting any copywritten material (or even discussing where to download it) on VF?