‘Toy Story 4' Stuntman Didn’t Infringe Evel Knievel Trademarks

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures didn’t intentionally mislead consumers into believing its Duke Caboom character in “Toy Story 4” is associated with Evel Knievel, according to a Nevada federal court.

K&K Promotions Inc. failed to provide enough evidence that Disney overtly tried to confuse consumers into thinking the famous stuntman was associated with or endorsed the film, Judge James C. Mahan in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada ruled. The court also dismissed claims that Disney violated K&K’s right to publicity for Knievel intellectual property.

Disney in “Toy Story 4” depicted Duke Caboom as a toy ...