The Build-A-Bear Workshop toy company faces ongoing legal challenges as it cannot dodge claims that its Skoosherz stuffed toys infringe on the trade dress and copyright of Kelly Toys’ widely cherished Squishmallows. A California federal judge ruled that the complaint brought forth by Kelly Toys plausibly alleges substantial similarities between the two product lines. The decision underscores the importance of intellectual property protections in the highly competitive toy industry, setting a precedent for future disputes over trade dress and copyright infringement.
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