Protecting brands

The organiser of themed dinner parties has been warned by Warner Bros against holding a Harry Potter party on Halloween.
Warner Bros pulled out the trade mark and copyright guns and alleged infringement.
This reminds me of the time Disney told a kindergarten they weren’t allowed to have a Disney themed concert.
Can the studios prevent themed parties?
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The Walt Disney Co has been sued for trade mark infringement by THOIP, the owner of the “Little Miss” and “Mr. Men” marks.
The “Little Miss” merchandise range has gained attention recently after Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were photographed wearing the shirts, which are sold at Disneyland.
Disney has also been selling shirts with similar captions, [...]

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