Disney has filed suit against the Red Earth Group, accusing the jewelry company of selling illegal products bearing Mickey Mouse's image, suggesting an official collaboration.

Disney has accused Hong Kong's Red Earth Group of infringing trademark rights by selling jewelry from the 'Mickey 1928' collection, suggesting an official association with the company. Although Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain, Disney claims it still owns trademark rights to the character. The lawsuit points out that the marketing uses misleading terms that may mislead consumers, indicating an intent to capitalize on the popularity of the Disney brand. Red Earth has not yet commented on the allegations.