Overview

• Seven-year-old Loki Skywalker Mowbray was denied a passport by the UK Home Office due to his middle name being copyrighted by Disney.
• The family, unaware of potential copyright issues, named their son in homage to the Star Wars character because he was born on May 4, known as 'Star Wars Day'.
• The Home Office required either a name change or permission from Disney to issue the passport, causing significant stress for the family.
• This incident highlights a broader issue where modern names inspired by popular culture can clash with copyright laws, affecting personal identity documents.
• Following media coverage and public support, the Home Office reversed its decision and issued the passport, allowing the family to proceed with their vacation plans.