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Mecard's Complete Victory Over Spin Master's Bakugan Patent in China

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Friday, March 29, 2019

In 2016, Spin Master filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Mecard in the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court in China, alleging that Mecard infringed a patent related to Spin Master's Bakugan toy.

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  • In 2016, Spin Master filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Mecard in the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court in China, alleging that Mecard infringed a patent related to Spin Master's Bakugan toy.
  • In the trial, the Court ruled that Mecard toys do not infringe Spin Master's Bakugan patent and accordingly dismissed Spin Master's patent infringement lawsuit.
  • With no more appeals remaining, and after litigating for nearly three years in China, Mecard has finally won a complete victory with respect to Spin Master's Bakugan patent.
  • Spin Master's litigation campaign against Mecard in China has now come to an end.

Mecard's Complete Victory Over Spin Master's Bakugan Patent in China

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 29, 2019

In 2016, Spin Master filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Mecard in the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court in China, alleging that Mecard infringed a patent related to Spin Master's Bakugan toy.

Key Points: 
  • In 2016, Spin Master filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Mecard in the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court in China, alleging that Mecard infringed a patent related to Spin Master's Bakugan toy.
  • In the trial, the Court ruled that Mecard toys do not infringe Spin Master's Bakugan patent and accordingly dismissed Spin Master's patent infringement lawsuit.
  • Spin Master appealed, but the Court affirmed the trial decision, making the decision final and not appealable.
  • With no more appeals remaining, and after litigating for nearly three years in China, Mecard has finally won a complete victory with respect to Spin Master's Bakugan patent.

Spin Master Wins in Three Categories at the UK Toy of the Year Awards

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Friday, January 25, 2019

"Spin Master is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity and these three awards are a testament to our efforts."

Key Points: 
  • "Spin Master is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity and these three awards are a testament to our efforts."
  • This year's awards follow Spin Master's 2018 UK Toy of the Year wins for:Collectible of the Year-Hatchimals CollEGGtibles,Doll of the Year-Luvabella,Pre-School Toy of the Year- PAW PatrolBasic Vehicle and the illustriousSupplier of the YearAward.
  • Spin Master has been nominated for seven Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards from the US Toy Industry Association and seven Women in Toys (WIT) Wonder Woman Awards.
  • Since 2000, Spin Master has received 103 Toy of the Year (TOTY) nominations with 28 wins across a variety of product categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the Year.

Spin Master Wins in Three Categories at the UK Toy of the Year Awards

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 25, 2019

"Spin Master is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity and these three awards are a testament to our efforts."

Key Points: 
  • "Spin Master is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity and these three awards are a testament to our efforts."
  • This year's awards follow Spin Master's 2018 UK Toy of the Year wins for:Collectible of the Year-Hatchimals CollEGGtibles,Doll of the Year-Luvabella,Pre-School Toy of the Year- PAW PatrolBasic Vehicle and the illustriousSupplier of the YearAward.
  • Spin Master has been nominated for seven Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards from the US Toy Industry Association and seven Women in Toys (WIT) Wonder Woman Awards.
  • Since 2000, Spin Master has received 103 Toy of the Year (TOTY) nominations with 28 wins across a variety of product categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the Year.

Spin Master and Alpha Group Resolve Patent Disputes Relating to Award-Winning Bakugan® Toy

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Monday, January 14, 2019

TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com ) and Alpha Group Co., Ltd. of Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com ) and Alpha Group Co., Ltd. of Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R.
  • Spin Master filed and obtained world-wide patents to protect the transformation mechanism associated with its award winning and successful Bakugan toys.
  • Spin Master currently has outstanding law suits filed against Mattel in Canada, The United States and Mexico alleging Mattel's Mecard product infringes the Bakugan technology.
  • Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer, Bakugan, Erector by Meccano, Hatchimals, Air Hogs and PAW Patrol.

Spin Master and Alpha Group Resolve Patent Disputes Relating to Award-Winning Bakugan® Toy

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 14, 2019

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) ( http://www.spinmaster.com ) and Alpha Group Co., Ltd. of Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R.

Key Points: 
  • Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) ( http://www.spinmaster.com ) and Alpha Group Co., Ltd. of Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R.
  • "We are very proud of the innovative technology behind the Bakugan products," Chris Harrs, General Counsel, Spin Master Corp. "Spin Master has a history and reputation for enforcing our intellectual property and we will continue to vigorously protect our rights where necessary."
  • Spin Master filed and obtained world-wide patents to protect the transformation mechanism associated with its award winning and successful Bakugan toys.
  • Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer, Bakugan, Erector by Meccano, Hatchimals, Air Hogs and PAW Patrol.