Munchkin Wins Favorable Decision in Patent Infringement Case Against TOMY International Inc.
Munchkin, Inc. (“Munchkin” or “the Company) the beloved baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands Inc. and the Company behind the most innovative gear and lifestyle products for children, mothers and caregivers, announced today a favorable decision by the U.S. District Court (Northern District of Illinois Eastern Decision) that found literal patent infringement by TOMY International Inc. (“TOMY”).
- Munchkin, Inc. (“Munchkin” or “the Company) the beloved baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands Inc. and the Company behind the most innovative gear and lifestyle products for children, mothers and caregivers, announced today a favorable decision by the U.S. District Court (Northern District of Illinois Eastern Decision) that found literal patent infringement by TOMY International Inc. (“TOMY”).
- “We are pleased with the ruling by the U.S. District Court, and its recognition of Munchkin’s decades-long investment in innovation,” said Steven B. Dunn, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Munchkin.
- “Munchkin has invested immense resources into its R&D efforts to create the most innovative gear and products for children, mothers and caregivers as demonstrated by Munchkin’s 340+ patents.
- The court left open that TOMY’s Simply Spoutless Cups may also infringe additional claims under the asserted Munchkin utility patent as well as a second Miracle® 360° Sippy Cup patent, a design patent, as asserted by Munchkin.