Fame Under Fire - Cute dogs and Lion King jokes spark million dollar lawsuits
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A small magazine with dogs in designer clothing on its covers finds itself up against Condé Nast, publisher of Vogue, in a trademark dispute over name. Both sides are defending the right to use the name ‘Dogue’.
A separate case carries a $27m claim after a comedian’s take on The Lion King’s opening lyrics went viral.
Host: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Louise Clarke
Digital Video Producer: Daniel Raza
Researcher: Helena Warwick-Cross
Technical Producers: Nicky Edwards and Mark Burrows
Editor: Clare Fordham
Assistant Commissioning Producer: Rechmial Miller
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Published on Thursday, 30th April 2026.
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