Overview

• Disney and Pixar agreed to settle the Portland Pickles’ copyright infringement lawsuit over alleged use of their mascot likeness in Win or Lose less than three months after the suit was filed.
• Court documents state that final terms on monetary compensation and potential injunction measures must be set within a 30-day deadline.
• The Portland Pickles alleged that Disney intentionally appropriated their mascot Dillon Pickles and profited from related merchandise sold at major retailers.
• Before the lawsuit, Win or Lose faced criticism when Pixar removed a transgender character, Kai, drawing public reproach from actress Chanel Stewart, who stayed with the series.
• Originally slated for December 2023, the series underwent multiple delays before premiering on Disney+ in February 2025.