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T.I. and Tiny Accuse Toy Titan of Being ‘Willful Infringer’ in Third OMG Girlz Trial

Rapper T.I. and wife Tiny begin third infringement trial against L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. doll maker after prior mistrial and overturned loss

and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris were back in a California courtroom Tuesday for their third attempt to demand millions of dollars from a toy company they claim ripped off the appearance and “total image” of the all-female musical act OMG Girlz that the couple created in 2009 and co-owned. Justice Elena Kagan’s opinion sent the message that consumer confusion should carry more weight than previously thought in such cases of trademark infringement involving expressive works. and Tiny then filed their cross-complaint, claiming MGA misappropriated the name, likeness, and “trade dress” of the OMG Girlz that the group owned and popularized in videos, live shows, red carpet appearances, and cameos on T.I.

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