MATTEL INC: Settlement Likely for Gunther-Wahl Royal Suit

Litigation between Mattel Inc. and Gunther-Wahl Productions, Inc. over royalty on the Company’s Fairytopia line of products is expected to be settled prior to a trial. A trial has yet…

MATTEL INC: Motions on Copyright Infringement Verdict Pending

Mattel Inc.’s and MGA Entertainment Inc.’s motions in light of the Aug. 26, 2008 copyright infringement verdict are pending before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

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WALT DISNEY: SSI Has Until Aug. 9 to Seek Pooh(TM) Cancellation

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Stephen Slesinger Inc. extensions until Aug. 9, 2008, and Aug. 27, 2008, to file additional proceedings seeking cancellation of certain Disney Enterprises…