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Intellectual Property

Jan. 20, 2011

Second Bratz Battle Opens With Corporate Espionage Claims

In opening statements Tuesday in round two of the Bratz intellectual property war, lead Mattel Inc. lawyer John Quinn admitted that his client hired workers who made up fake business cards to pose as vendors to gain access to meetings where


By Jason Armstrong


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SANTA ANA - Corporate espionage took front and center during opening statements Tuesday in round two of the Bratz intellectual property war, with lawyers for at least one side copping to spying.


Lead Mattel Inc. lawyer John Quinn admitted his client hired workers who made up fake business cards to pose as vendors for access to meetings where its chief rival, MGA Entertainment Inc., was debuting new...

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