I don't think anybody was thinking in this case. Obviously Luxo should have been the one to make the lamp and then there wouldn't have been any issue - but seriously, disney who is so crazy about their own trademarks should know better. I wouldn't create a stuffed mouse and sell it as mickey jr. that's for sure.
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It does seem pretty strange...
I don't think anybody was thinking in this case. Obviously Luxo should have been the one to make the lamp and then there wouldn't have been any issue - but seriously, disney who is so crazy about their own trademarks should know better. I wouldn't create a stuffed mouse and sell it as mickey jr. that's for sure.