The Portland Pickles baseball team has reached a settlement with the Walt Disney Company, nearly three months after filing a trademark infringement lawsuit. According to recent court filings, the settlement details, including any financial terms or specific conditions, have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Background of the Trademark Dispute
The Portland Pickles initiated legal action against Disney on May 7, 2024, in the U.S. District Court of Oregon. The lawsuit accused Disney of trademark infringement through its animated Disney+ series, “Win or Lose,” which premiered on February 19, 2024. The series features a fictional softball team named “The Pickles.”
The Portland Pickles alleged in their complaint that Disney “developed, marketed, and sold merchandise bearing logos and themes that are substantially and confusingly similar to plaintiff’s Pickles marks.” Merchandise linked to the show was reportedly sold online and through major retail chains such as Walmart, Kohl’s, and Target.
In the show, the team wears green and white,...
Background of the Trademark Dispute
The Portland Pickles initiated legal action against Disney on May 7, 2024, in the U.S. District Court of Oregon. The lawsuit accused Disney of trademark infringement through its animated Disney+ series, “Win or Lose,” which premiered on February 19, 2024. The series features a fictional softball team named “The Pickles.”
The Portland Pickles alleged in their complaint that Disney “developed, marketed, and sold merchandise bearing logos and themes that are substantially and confusingly similar to plaintiff’s Pickles marks.” Merchandise linked to the show was reportedly sold online and through major retail chains such as Walmart, Kohl’s, and Target.
In the show, the team wears green and white,...
- 8/3/2025
- by Ivy Adams
- Pirates & Princesses
Disney’s in a pickle over a Pixar animated series on Disney Plus—and one real-life baseball team isn’t laughing.
On May 10, 2025, Newsweek reported that the Portland Pickles, a collegiate summer-league baseball team based in Portland, Oregon, filed a federal lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company.
The suit, lodged in the U.S. District Court in Oregon on May 7, centers around trademark infringement tied to Disney’s animated series Win or Lose, which premiered on Disney+ in February 2025.
Rose City Baseball LLC, which owns and operates the Portland Pickles, alleges that Disney’s use of the name “Pickles”—specifically the fictional “Peaks Valley Pickles” team featured in the show—threatens to dilute and devalue the real-world team’s brand identity, which has been cultivated over more than a decade.
Image: Pixar
What Is Win or Lose?
Win or Lose is Pixar’s first original long-form animated series. Each episode...
On May 10, 2025, Newsweek reported that the Portland Pickles, a collegiate summer-league baseball team based in Portland, Oregon, filed a federal lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company.
The suit, lodged in the U.S. District Court in Oregon on May 7, centers around trademark infringement tied to Disney’s animated series Win or Lose, which premiered on Disney+ in February 2025.
Rose City Baseball LLC, which owns and operates the Portland Pickles, alleges that Disney’s use of the name “Pickles”—specifically the fictional “Peaks Valley Pickles” team featured in the show—threatens to dilute and devalue the real-world team’s brand identity, which has been cultivated over more than a decade.
Image: Pixar
What Is Win or Lose?
Win or Lose is Pixar’s first original long-form animated series. Each episode...
- 5/10/2025
- by Ivy Adams
- Pirates & Princesses
Pixar Animation Studios’ first original series, Win or Lose, premiered on February 19, bringing audiences a heartfelt look at a middle school coed softball team preparing for a championship game. The animated show features the fictional team, the Pickles, and their logo has caused a bit of an upset.
The Portland Pickles, a collegiate summer league baseball team, has publicly criticized Pixar and Disney for allegedly using their trademarked name and likeness without permission. According to team owner Alan Miller, the organization is considering legal action over the matter.
Win or Lose, an eight-episode series, follows the fictional Pickles softball team during the week leading up to a championship game, with each episode focusing on a different character’s perspective.
The Portland Pickles Call Foul
Following the debut of Win or Lose, the Portland Pickles took to social media, issuing a statement on behalf of their mascot, Dillon T. Pickle.
“We...
The Portland Pickles, a collegiate summer league baseball team, has publicly criticized Pixar and Disney for allegedly using their trademarked name and likeness without permission. According to team owner Alan Miller, the organization is considering legal action over the matter.
Win or Lose, an eight-episode series, follows the fictional Pickles softball team during the week leading up to a championship game, with each episode focusing on a different character’s perspective.
The Portland Pickles Call Foul
Following the debut of Win or Lose, the Portland Pickles took to social media, issuing a statement on behalf of their mascot, Dillon T. Pickle.
“We...
- 2/27/2025
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
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