Ladas & Parry Attorney Daniel Zendel Interviewed By CNN For Comment Regarding IP Issues In BRATZ Case

On December 4, 2008 partner, Dan Zendel, was interviewed by CNN International and asked by Anchor and Correspondent Maggie Lake to comment on the BRATZ case, Carter Bryant v. Mattel, Inc. Portions of the interview were aired on CNN International during the afternoon of December 4, 2008. The U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Eastern Division issued sweeping Orders wherein MGA Entertainment Inc. and other related entities were permanently enjoined from using the BRATZ dolls in any manner including, but not limited to selling, copying and distribution thereof. The case, which involves a number of copyright and trademark issues was originally decided by a jury which found for Mattel and awarded damages totaling $100,000,000 for copyright infringement and breach of contract.