Tiny

T.I. and Tiny Harris Win $17.8 Million in Doll Trademark Case, Court Denies Additional $53 Million in Punitive Damages

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Santa Ana, California — A recent legal battle involving rapper T.I. Harris and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris against the toy maker MGA Entertainment concluded with the couple being awarded $17.8 million but denied additional punitive damages sought in the case. The dispute centered on accusations that MGA Entertainment had infringed on the trademark of the OMG Girlz, a music group affiliated with the Harris family, by creating dolls that were strikingly similar. The legal victory secured by T.I. and Tiny Harris represents the profits MGA earned from seven distinct doll designs. However, U.S. District … 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

Tiny Celebrates Major Legal Victory for the Culture: ‘We Did This for the City’

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Atlanta, GA – A nearly four-year legal battle has culminated in a significant victory for Tameka “Tiny” Harris and the pop and R&B group she founded, the OMG Girlz. On Monday, it was announced that the group, known for their vibrant style and catchy tunes, has won a substantial $71 million award in a lawsuit that has reinvigorated their passion for music. Created in 2009 by Tiny, the OMG Girlz originally included her daughter Zonnique Pullins, and artists Bahja Rodriguez and Breaunna Womack. The group quickly earned fame for their distinctive colorful hairstyles and upbeat … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Triumph in $71 Million Lawsuit for R&B Group’s Likeness in L.O.L. Dolls

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Los Angeles, CA — In a landmark ruling, Clifford “T.I.” Harris Jr. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris have been awarded a staggering $71 million in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The case centered around the striking resemblances between the popular R&B group Xscape, which Tiny is a member of, and characters from the L.O.L. Surprise! doll line. The jury found that MGA Entertainment, the company behind the dolls, had improperly used the likenesses without permission. The lawsuit, initiated by the musical couple, argued that certain dolls in the L.O.L. Surprise! line bore an unauthorized likeness to the … Read more