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California Judge Likely to Reduce $71.5 Million Award in OMG Girlz Copyright Lawsuit Against Doll Maker MGA Entertainment

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Los Angeles — A federal judge in California has indicated plans to reduce the damages from $71.5 million to $17.9 million in a legal battle involving former pop group OMG Girlz and toy giant MGA Entertainment Inc. The modification concerns the punitive damages previously awarded over allegations that MGA unlawfully copied the group’s distinctive style in their L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Doll line. The case, presided over by Judge James V. Selna of the US District Court for the Central District of California, originally concluded in September with the jury favoring the OMG Girlz. The group, … Read more

Toy Maker MGA Ordered to Pay $71.5 Million in Doll Dispute Victory for Pop Group OMG Girlz and Stars Tiny and T.I.

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New York — In a significant legal decision, MGA Entertainment, a prominent toy manufacturer, has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the intellectual property of the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The federal jury’s verdict concluded that MGA’s line of “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls unlawfully utilized the name, likeness, and stylistic elements associated with the music group. The lawsuit, which marks the climax of a prolonged legal struggle between the California-based toy company and the pop group, was decided in favor of OMG Girlz, alongside Tameka “Tiny” Harris, a member … 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

$71.5 Million Victory: MGA Entertainment Loses IP Battle to OMG Girlz and Music Stars Tiny & T.I.

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal ruling, MGA Entertainment, a major toymaker known for creating the Bratz and Mini Verse toy lines, has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the intellectual property of the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The decision came after a protracted series of legal battles that highlighted issues of creativity and intellectual property rights in the entertainment and toy industries. A federal jury found that MGA’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls infringed on the “trade dress” and misappropriated the “name, likeness and identity” of the OMG … Read more