Trademark Hypocrisy

This BarbieCollector.com exclusive Lounge Kittiesâ„¢ Collection doll”slinks”through the urban jungle in a sleek leopard-print catsuit with faux-fur accents and tail. A black choker necklace adds to her hypnotic allure while she’s”out on the prowl”. And when she’s ready for a cozy catnap, pose her on her animal-print ottoman, topped with a fuchsia faux-fur cover!

Mattel is free to market whatever crap it wants. It’s the fact that the company makes dolls like this, and then insists it has to protect the wholesome nature of its trademarks (see e.g. Mattel v. MCA Records and Mattel v. Walking Mountain Productions) that is sort of irritating!

–Ann Bartow