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NYPD to Disney: Help get your mouse out of our house

As unauthorized costumed characters flood New York's Times Square, police are looking to Disney (DIS) to help them crack down.

Times Square has long been a popular spot for costumed characters and street performers, who earn money by soliciting tips from tourists. However, a series of recent incidents, including accusations of costumers heckling and groping tourists, has led to intense police scrutiny of all Times Square performers.

The NYPD reportedly asked Disney to sue those dressed as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man for copyright infringement. Disney, so far, has been reluctant to get involved, according to CNN Money.

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"Disney does try to enforce its trademarks where it can, in a large commercial way," says Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Michael Santoli. "They don’t necessarily want to be playing whack-a-mole…and press charges against individuals."

Disney has reportedly pushed New York City for legislation requiring the registration and identification of the costumed characters.

Earlier this month, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio created a task force to curb the proliferation of costumers and topless individuals in Times Square.

“Millions of families and visitors come to Times Square every year…Yet that experience has been diminished by the proliferation of topless individuals and costumed characters who too often harass people and expose families to inappropriate acts," said de Blasio. "To ensure all are welcome, and to continue the great success that is Times Square, the City will aggressively pursue every avenue for regulating these behaviors.”

 

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