Overview

• On August 4, 2025, Disney and the Portland Pickles announced an amicable settlement in the trademark suit over the use of the team’s mascot likeness in Win or Lose merchandise.
• The Portland Pickles had sued Disney and Pixar in U.S. District Court on May 7, 2025, alleging unauthorized use of their Dillon T. Pickle character without permission.
• The team claimed Disney marketed products bearing imagery substantially similar to their decade-old marks at retailers including Walmart, Target and Kohl’s.
• Court documents did not disclose any financial or injunctive terms, and both parties expect to finalize the settlement’s details within 30 days.
• Win or Lose premiered on Disney+ in February after two postponements and represents Pixar’s first original streaming series.