23 September 2020TrademarksSarah Morgan

‘Toy Story 4’ character infringes Evil Knievel IP: suit

Keanu Reeves’ stuntman character Duke Caboom in Disney’s “Toy Story 4” has appropriated the late Evel Knievel’s likeness and trademarks, according to a new suit.

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