19 December 2018Trademarks

Disney under fire over ‘Hakuna matata’ trademark

Disney has come under fire for its ‘Hakuna matata’ trademark in recent days, with a petition calling on the media conglomerate to drop the mark gaining traction online.

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Disney under fire over ‘Hakuna matata’ trademark

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