Has Disney Attempted to Trademark the Words,...

Word is out in the business world that Disney is seeking to capitalize on the death of Osama bin Laden by trying to trademark the words "SEAL Team 6." Why is that not surprising? After all, it's what Disney does best.

Sources have said that the patents have been filed, but links to the actual application fail to show up after clicking the link. However, it would not be surprising if Disney actually has filed a trademark for the term, as it has a history of capitalizing on current trends and remaking history to suit its own purposes.

Gone are the days of Snow White and Cinderella and the innocence and wonder that surrounded it. The appeal of Disney for many kids and parents alike was the family friendly quality of its goods. Now, however, Disney is churning out shows and movies with only marketing in mind, rather than quality.

No doubt the real Navy SEALs who took out bin Laden are not at all happy about this trademark application. It is ridiculous, in any event, and if the trademark is granted, it is nothing more than a slap in the face of those men who risked their lives in order to bring down the world's most notorious terrorist.

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"2016 " May 14, 2011, 7:14am UTC

That's a far stretch . . . Disney does not own SEAL Team Six would be known as the U.S. Navy's premier counter-terrorist unit. ... , then again Disney would attempt to make money of a dead dog . . .

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Tom Peracchio May 14, 2011, 8:55am UTC

This would be very sad. I love Disney, and the magical world it represents. To capitalize on the events of bin Laden's capture would be a huge, huge negative. I really hope that someone is awake in Washington, and denies anyone the rights to any trademarks regarding the Navy SEALS.

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Nick Howes May 14, 2011, 10:28am UTC

Negative publicity may make them back off.

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James s F. May 14, 2011, 1:20pm UTC

I hope this is a spoof. If not, everyone who owns Disney stock needs to write down the cert numbers, and send that off in a letter to the Seceretary of the Disney Corp in a letter asking for the resignation of the entire board should they continue to pursue this outrageous behavior.

James s F. May 15, 2011, 5:45pm UTC

OK, so it won't have any effect other than serving notice you as a stockholder are pissed. So another thing to do is look up what corporations these directors work for, and send a letter that Corporate Secretary stating what their CEO is voting for over at the Disney meeting.
Folks this could be the ripple in the pond that goes out and out, rocking more than one boat.
I meant Yacht.

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John Bailo May 15, 2011, 1:58pm UTC

I'm taking out a trademark on the words "Obama Sanction".

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