Bratz vs Barbie - Who will win in court?
Settled as Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/barbie-wins-catfight-with-bratz-870948.html
Background:
Barbie's company, Mattel, accuses Bratz makers MGA Entertainment of copyright infringement, claiming it actually owns the rights to the big-eyed, pouty multi-ethnic dolls.
Full Story:
http://tinyurl.com/6xrydy
Bratz vs Barbie - Who will win in court?
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie)
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz)
Mattel and MGA settle out of court.
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Settled as
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) on Fri 18th Jul 4:14am PDT
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Settlement date: Fri 18th Jul 4:14am PDT
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Initial likelihoods:
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie): 33%, Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz): 33%, Mattel and MGA settle out of court.: 34%
Action history:
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Predictions (60)
60 predictions
13 weeks ago
mork predicted
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) (H$2,000 at 26%)
13 weeks ago
stephhh predicted
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) (H$20 at 13%)
13 weeks ago
hubdubbob predicted
Mattel and MGA settle out of court. (H$100 at 30%)
13 weeks ago
gingerboi predicted
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) (H$300 at 30%)
14 weeks ago
tallscotsguy predicted
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz) (H$100 at 40%)
13 weeks ago
mork predicted
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) (H$2,000 at 26%)
13 weeks ago
stephhh predicted
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) (H$20 at 13%)
13 weeks ago
hubdubbob predicted
Mattel and MGA settle out of court. (H$100 at 30%)
13 weeks ago
gingerboi predicted
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) (H$300 at 30%)
14 weeks ago
tallscotsguy predicted
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz) (H$100 at 40%)
14 weeks ago
stoyen predicted
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz) (H$50 at 37%)
14 weeks ago
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predicted
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) (H$50 at 29%)
14 weeks ago
roguesoldierb predicted
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz) (H$37 at 37%)
14 weeks ago
evilbeth predicted
Mattel and MGA settle out of court. (H$50 at 35%)
14 weeks ago
swilson predicted
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz) (H$100 at 36%)
14 weeks ago
foosboy predicted
Mattel and MGA settle out of court. (H$20 at 35%)
14 weeks ago
amice predicted
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz) (H$50 at 25%)
14 weeks ago
srkasm predicted
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz) (H$100 at 24%)
14 weeks ago
maureen predicted
Court rules in favor of Mattel (barbie) (H$20 at 35%)
14 weeks ago
hoosierdaddy predicted
Court rules in favor of MGA (bratz) (H$50 at 25%)
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tisha
Great question, Mork!
Either Mattel will win, or both will settle out of court. No way MGA wins this.
= )
Full Story: http://tinyurl.com/6xrydy
It says: "Cannot amend an open market". I know that you can't change this, but can you possibly give us another link? Many Thanks!
"Mattel’s implied volatility, a measure of anticipated stock price volatility used in the pricing of options, rose 14 percent to 33.8 percent from Tuesday’s close, making it one of the afternoon’s top volatility gainers in the U.S. options market, she said.
“The interest in the July calls suggested a whiff of confidence among option traders that the Barbie maker’s legal smack down against the Bratz creator has some merit...”"
http://blogs.reuters.com/shop-talk/2008/05/28/barbie-bratz-legal-tangle-drives-up-mattel-options-volatility/
OPEN THE WINDOWS AND LET THE SMOKE OUT NOW!!!
J/K, lol.
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/05/20/1211182763232.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121125499512306493.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
LOS ANGELES -- Barbie-maker Mattel Inc. dropped its lawsuit against a former employee over the design of the rival Bratz dolls, a lawyer for the giant toy maker said Monday.
In a motion posted online on the eve of jury selection, Mattel said it wanted claims and counterclaims against Carter Bryant to be dismissed with prejudice.
"We have reached a settlement that includes dismissal of claims against Carter Bryant," said John Quinn, a lawyer representing Mattel.
He said the motion had been approved by a judge. Mr. Quinn declined further comment.
"Jury selection in that case is scheduled to begin tomorrow in Riverside federal court in Los Angeles."
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/05/20/1211182763232.html
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