California Judge Limits Build-A-Bear’s Discovery in Squishmallows Trade Dress Case

In a recent legal development, a federal judge in California has dismissed Build-A-Bear Workshop’s request to inspect approximately 3,000 Squishmallows stuffed toys. The decision comes in the context of a trade dress infringement lawsuit where Build-A-Bear is defending against claims made by the creators of Squishmallows. The judge characterized Build-A-Bear’s demand as excessively broad and deemed it unnecessary for the defense in this case. This ruling sets a precedent about the limits of discovery in intellectual property disputes concerning toy manufacturers. For further detail about this ruling, you can view the original article by Law360.