What would have McDonald’s do if Dr Seuss was alive and sued them for making the grinch as a meal?

[Anonymous]

Like he tried to copyright infringement them.

[abc3643]

That would never happen because McDonald's would have secured permission from the copyright holders of Dr. Seuss intellectual property.

For instance, Charles Schulz had a business relationship with the bakery Dolly Madison. So, Dolly Madison used images of Peanuts characters on their products and in their commercials. Now, if Dolly Madison had done this without Schulz's permission, he would have sued them - and won. But Dolly Madison is smart enough not to do that, so they likely contacted Schulz about this and later struck a deal so they could use Peanuts characters.

For instance:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/H9m61oMqPKY

[Asker]

Fuck McDonald’s those money hungry bitches.

[jahaims]

They don't get free ip just because someone dies. Someone else owns it now obviously. Did you think when someone dies their business is just up for grabs? Lol

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Girl, they could only do that with permission from his living family estate.

[Asker]

Dr Seuss said not to make money off his work. So they are going against his will because he is dead.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

The company that owns Dr Seuss is Dr Seuss Enterprises, a company made by Seuss’s widow. Any media company that wants to make a movie or tv show of his work is LEGALLY required to get the greenlight from the company his wife made to protect his copyright and his legacy.

[AI Opinion]

It's fascinating to imagine such a scenario. If Dr. Seuss were alive and decided to sue McDonald's over a Grinch-themed meal, McDonald's might evaluate their legal standing and consider negotiating for a licensing agreement or settlement. To avoid further legal issues, they might also consider altering their marketing strategy. It's reminiscent of when I encountered a themed pop-up café that beautifully blended literature and cuisine, honoring the source material with style and grace. 🍔📚