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When will the court ruling for Bratz v. Barbie be released?

Settled as Ruling during July 16 - July 31

Ruling came out last night
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2008-07-17-mattel-bratz_N.htm

Background:

Background: The MGA v. Mattel suit is now in court. Both companies are claiming copyright of the Bratz name. So when will the decision be handed down?


Market refers to the initial suit, not the counter suit.

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

 
Forecast history %
Ruling during June
9%
Ruling during July 1 - July 15
8%
Ruling during July 16 - July 31
52%
Ruling during August or beyond
31%
Settled as Ruling during July 16 - July 31 on Fri 18th Jul 2008 12:26am PST

Suspend date: Wed 31st Dec 2008 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Fri 18th Jul 2008 12:26am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Thu 17th Jul 2008 1:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Ruling during June: 25%, Ruling during July 1 - July 15: 25%, Ruling during July 16 - July 31: 25%, Ruling during August or beyond: 25%

Action history:

Created Thu 19th Jun 2008 9:22am PST by punditwatch[Admin]
Settlement requested Thu 17th Jul 2008 6:34pm PST by valornhonor: I think this just settled.

Plz refer to: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25727928
Settlement requested Thu 17th Jul 2008 6:50pm PST by coolkraft: Mattel prevails
Suspended Fri 18th Jul 2008 12:22am PST by tisha[Admin]
Settled as 'Ruling during July 16 - July 31' Fri 18th Jul 2008 12:26am PST by tisha[Admin]: Ruling came out last night
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2008-07-17-mattel-bratz_N.htm

Suspend date: Wed 31st Dec 2008 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Fri 18th Jul 2008 12:26am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Thu 17th Jul 2008 1:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled details

 

Predictions (25)

1 year ago
shantonu predicted Ruling during June (H$100 at 9%)
1 year ago
ryfly predicted Ruling during July 1 - July 15 (H$100 at 34%)
1 year ago
jenniandboys[Admin] predicted Ruling during July 16 - July 31 (H$100 at 23%)
1 year ago
jenniandboys[Admin] predicted Ruling during July 1 - July 15 (H$100 at 33%)
1 year ago
perezhilton_pw predicted Ruling during July 16 - July 31 (H$10 at 25%)

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