Aug 26, 2008
Jury awards Mattel $40 million in Bratz lawsuit
A federal jury awarded Mattel Inc. $40 million in damages on Tuesday in a federal copyright lawsuit that pitted the house of Barbie against MGA Entertainment Inc., the maker of the saucy Bratz dolls.
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“Only here for 75 or so years.” Joined: Feb 1, 2008 Comments: 1396 Grover Beach CA. ISP: Grandview, MO |
My daughters aren't allowed within 100 yards of anything that has BRATZ written on it.
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“Gliberal ;)”
Joined: Aug 9, 2007 Comments: 8243 South FL ISP: Jupiter, FL |
Bratz dolls look nothing like Barbies but Mattel wants a monopoly on the market. Never mind that Mattel has made billions off the Barbie name. They saved money by putting lead in toys even though it is harmful to humans and now that toy sales are down significantly because of their greed and indifference, they needed a cash cow. That's where Bratz came into the picture.
Either the jury is deaf dumb and blind or I guess there are 12 people who are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay richer now than they were before the trial started. It's kind of funny if you think about it. The rich, pretty, white, blond with the better lawyers beat out the dark haired, dark skinned, ethnic minority with the public defender. Justice? Nope. Just 'business as usual'. You will NEVER see a Barbie in my house nor are they purchased as gifts. I think girls should strive to be intelligent, successful and independent unlike Barbie who only cares about being pretty, is uneducated, unemployed and hopes that Ken will take good care of her until she dies. God, let it be SOON!!!!! |
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Bratz should pay 1Billion the owner of Bratz was dishonest proven and the jury saw this.
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Without a dout because I personal know Mr Larin of Bratz is a person who does not respect , honrst busness he should pay Mattel 2 Billion ,and set an example not to steal ideas and people.
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“Gliberal ;)”
Joined: Aug 9, 2007 Comments: 8243 South FL ISP: Jupiter, FL |
Dave/Nancy (since you can't seem to decide who you are today)
Look at a Bratz doll. Look at a Barbie doll. They are nothing alike. Mattel paid off the judge and the jury, I guess the WASP doll company needed the money more than the minority doll company. How American. |
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“Only here for 75 or so years.” Joined: Feb 1, 2008 Comments: 1396 Grover Beach CA. ISP: Grandview, MO |
Something Topix should do away with, anonymous accounts and multiple user accounts. Unless that is part of what keeps this place "interesting"? I hate secondaries. |
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