7 September 2015Copyright

WIPR survey: Disney has no grounds to sue ‘Dismaland’, say readers

An exhibition created by street artist Banksy that alludes to Disney themes and characters is clearly satirical and Disney does not have grounds to sue over it, readers have claimed.

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Five things we learned this week: PTAB changes, 'Dismaland' and more

28 August 2015 This week we reported on proposed changes at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and asked whether Disney is likely to take legal action over Banksy's new art exhibition called "Dismaland". Here are five things we learned this week.

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WIPR survey: Disney has no grounds to sue ‘Dismaland’, say readers

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