January 17, 2012

Mega Brands to Battle Lego in U.S. Court in California Over Trademark

(Ross Marowits – The Canadian Press)

The world’s two largest construction toy companies could soon face off in a California court as Mega Brands seeks to invalidate Lego’s trademark for its plastic blocks.

The Montreal-based toy company is seeking a temporary restraining order to keep its products flowing into the United States.

Mega Brands (TSX:MB) said U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to restrict the importation of some products sold in the world’s largest toy market for more than 20 years. Read more here.