Background
United States District Court for the Central District of California, Southern Division Case No. CV 04-9049-DOC (RNBx) Consolidated with Nos. CV 04-9059 and CV 05-2727
Engagement
Trial and Deposition Testimony | Technology: Dolls and Children’s Toys | Case Issues: Trade Secret Misappropriation, Copyright Infringement
Results
In the second trial regarding Mattel’s claim of ownership of rights to Bratz dolls, Ocean Tomo testified that MGA had suffered $85 million in damages due to Mattel’s misappropriation of MGA’s trade secrets. MGA was awarded $85 million in trade secret misappropriation damages and the jury rejected all of Mattel’s claims to the Bratz dolls and did not award Mattel any copyright damages. MGA was also awarded punitive damages and legal fees and costs.