Intellectual Property
Dec. 17, 2024
MGA: Treble damages 'improper' in dolls v pop group case
MGA's attorneys argued that the opposing counsel's request to treble a $17.8 million disgorgement award was improper, because such awards cannot be punitive.
Counsel for toymaker MGA Entertainment Inc. argued that a $71.4 million jury verdict against the company three months ago over trade dress counterclaims and punitive damages was "grossly excessive" and should be either rejected or significantly reduced by the judge.
"Accordingly, the court should reject counterclaimants' request for what can only be characterized as a grossly excessive punitive damage award in violation of the Due Process Clause," MGA's...
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