Mattel to appeal $309M judgment in Bratz doll case

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Attorneys for Mattel Inc. plan to appeal a federal judge's award of more than $309 million to rival toy maker MGA Entertainment Inc. in the fight over ownership of the popular Bratz fashion doll line.

The El Segundo-based toy giant said in a statement Thursday that filling a notice of appeal preserves its right to appeal all of U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter's and the jury's decisions in the case.

"Mattel remains committed to finding a resolution that allows us to conclude this litigation on terms that are reasonable and fair to Mattel," the statement said.

MGA lead counsel Jennifer Keller told City News Service said she was confident her client will prevail.

Last week, Judge Carter awarded MGA $172.5 million for damages related to trade-secret misappropriation. He also awarded MGA and CEO Isaac Larian more than $137 million for copyright infringement, breach of contract and other issues.