Belair v. MGA Entertainment, Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:09-cv-08870

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Shira A. Scheindlin

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  1. November 16, 2011

    Artist's Bratz IP Case Against MGA Too Slim: Judge

    A federal judge on Wednesday tossed a copyright infringement suit lodged against MGA Entertainment Inc. by a New York artist who claimed an MGA toy designer stole the idea for the company's highly popular Bratz dolls from his sketches.

  2. July 19, 2011

    Mattel Seeks To Nix Artist's Bratz Copyright Claims

    Mattel Inc. on Monday asked a New York federal court to dismiss an artist's claims alleging former designer Carter Bryant stole the idea for Bratz dolls from his sketches, arguing that his copyright infringement claim was time barred and his unjust enrichment claim was unsupported.

  3. June 16, 2011

    Skadden Replaces Orrick For MGA In Bratz IP Case

    Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP replaced Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on Tuesday as counsel to MGA Entertainment Inc. in a lawsuit from a New York artist who claims MGA stole the idea for its Bratz dolls from his sketches.

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