Sabbie
VIP Member
Unless an item specifically uses a logo or a word, its technically a parody. So like a picture of the space mountain logo, no go. But a mountain with the words "take me to space" or something, is okay. Quotes etc are usually okay too. It's very very much a grey area!
It's not easy to hide behind the parody excuse anymore, and Disney regularly do regular sweeps on places like Etsy. Quotes are very much not a parody.
Even if there is a parody element and it is found that there is no likelihood of confusion between the real Disney and an illegal Disney item on Etsy, the courts have still ruled in favor of the trademark holder of well known marks pursuant to the state and federal anti-dilution statutes.
I am behind Disney. The sellers are illegal and need to stop using another company to sell their own goods.
Apologies for the slightly off topic ted talk.