In 2020, Disney and Pixar announced that they were developing a brand-new series for Disney+, a story centered around a young softball team. They shared that each episode would focus on a different member of the team and their feelings around the game, letting audiences get to know them a little better. Originally, the series was scheduled to be released in December 2023, but it was delayed once until December 2024, and then again, before finally being released on Disney+ in February 2025.Credit: Disney / PixarRelated: The Death of Pixar? Disney Just Admitted the Truth About Animation’s FutureBefore it was released, Pixar’s newest series was mired in controversy, primarily surrounding a transgender character, Kai, who was removed from the series and replaced with a cisgender character. When Disney announced changing Kai’s character, they said that it was because there are certain topics that parents would like to be able to discuss with their children on their own timeline.Critics, however, accused Disney of pandering to its more conservative viewers, as there was an openly Christian character named Laurie. Chanel Stewart, the transgender actress who was set to voice Kai, criticized Disney and Pixar’s decision, calling the move “very disheartening.” However, she did say that while her character would not be cisgender, she would remain with the show.Credit: Disney/PixarRelated: Disney Bows to “Anti-Woke,” Removes Transgender Story From Kids TV ShowThat was not the only controversy Win or Lose had to deal with, as just a few months after the show premiered, it was hit with a major copyright infringement lawsuit, over a pickle of all things.Back in early May, the Portland Pickles — a summer baseball team — accused Disney of ripping off the image of its mascot, Dillon Pickles. The lawsuit had been hinted at by the Pickles less than two weeks after the series had been released. In a social media post, the team said that Dillion was “devastated” to see the image, as Disney had not reached out to even ask if they could use his likeness.We regret to inform you that Dillon T. Pickle is absolutely devastated by the release of this series. He looked up to Disney, believed in the magic, and truly thought they stood for joy. But not a call, not an email, nor even a half-hearted fax. No DM, no Snap, no carrier pigeon with a tiny scroll asking for permission to use our marks, or collaborate.BREAKING: Disney & Pixar has broken Dillon’s heart pic.twitter.com/CDlBdKixLh— Portland Pickles (@picklesbaseball) February 24, 2025 Related: Life Lessons We Can Learn From Pixar FilmsThe Portland Pickles accused Disney of intentionally and brazenly ripping off the Pickles name and logo, then selling merchandise to make money off of something they stole. Disney’s merchandise was allegedly sold at major retailers, including Walmart, Kohl’s, and Target.“Disney’s actions were not only intentional but brazen, leveraging their outsized market power to appropriate a brand identity with a decade of goodwill and fan devotion behind it.”“That brand is now at risk of being diluted and devalued — not because of poor business decisions or market shifts, but because Disney thought the name ‘Pickles’ was catchy, and used it without regard for the real people and real community it represents.”Credit: Disney/PixarRelated: Disney Character Copyright Lawsuit Finalized After Two YearsNow, less than three months after the lawsuit was filed, Disney has settled with the Portland Pickles. This is a very quick settlement for the Mouse House, who has been sued for copyright infringement in the past. Back in January, Disney was sued for stealing many of the ideas for its 2016 animated film, Moana. Disney denied the allegations, but one month later, a judge said that the lawsuit could move forward.According to reports, the terms of the Pickles settlement — including monetary compensation and a possible injunction — were not disclosed in the court documents. The settlement details should be finalized in 30 days, and that is when the public might be able to find out exactly what Disney admitted and agreed to.Inside the Magic will update readers if and when we learn about the conditions of the settlement.Do you think that Disney knowingly and intentionally used the Portland Pickles mascot in Win or Lose? What do you think it says that Disney and Pixar settled the lawsuit so quickly? Have you watched Win or Lose on Disney+? What did you think? Does it deserve a second season? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!The post Disney Settles Huge Copyright Lawsuit Over Controversial Disney+ Series appeared first on Inside the Magic.