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OMG Girlz Win Big: Teen Band Secures $71.5 Million in Lawsuit Over L.O.L. Doll Dispute

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Atlanta, GA — In a landmark decision, a jury has awarded $71.5 million to the teenage pop group OMG Girlz, concluding a lengthy legal battle over rights and royalties associated with the highly popular L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. The verdict came after the group argued that their name and image were unjustly used by a leading toy manufacturer, leading to significant profits from the dolls that were never shared with them. The lawsuit, centered around claims of intellectual property infringement, revealed that the toy company had launched an array of products using the “L.O.L.” abbreviation, strikingly … Read more

$71.5 Million Verdict: Jury Sides with OMG Girlz in Doll Brand Trademark Battle

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Los Angeles, CA — In a significant legal decision, MGA Entertainment has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages for violating intellectual property rights of the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The infringement stemmed from similarities found between the toy company’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” line of dolls and the band’s name and image. The verdict, issued on Monday, marks a pivotal victory for OMG Girlz, along with the group’s affiliates, Xscape singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris and rapper Chris “T.I.” Harris, in their protracted legal dispute with the California-based toy manufacturer. The jury identified that … Read more

Toy Giant MGA to Pay $71.5 Million for Infringing on Pop Group OMG Girlz’s Brand in Doll Controversy

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NEW YORK — In a landmark decision, toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages for violating the intellectual property of the musical group OMG Girlz. This verdict comes after a protracted legal battle over the rights to the name and image of the group, which the jury found were infringed upon by MGA’s line of “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls. OMG Girlz, formed in 2009, gained popularity as an all-female teen pop group. The lawsuit centered on the claim that MGA’s dolls mirrored the name, appearance, and style of the … Read more

Toy Company Ordered to Pay $71.5 Million for Infringing on Pop Group OMG Girlz’s Identity in Doll Line Dispute

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal victory for the teen pop group OMG Girlz, MGA Entertainment has been ordered to pay $71.5 million for infringing on the group’s name and likeness with its line of dolls. The verdict, reaching a climax in a protracted legal battle, was delivered by a federal jury, determining that MGA’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls bore too close a resemblance to the all-girl music group. The intellectual property dispute emphasizes the importance of protecting artists’ rights in an increasingly commercialized environment. Members of OMG Girlz, as well as their high-profile … Read more