Mattel Inc. Sues Rap Snacks Over Nicki Minaj' Barbie Branded Chips

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Mattel Inc sued the maker of Rap Snacks in Los Angeles federal court Thursday, alleging its Nicki Minaj-branded "Barbie-Que Honey Truffle" potato chips violate Mattel's trademark rights in the famous Barbie doll.

Mattel said it never gave Rap Snacks Inc permission to use its trademarks. The toy maker asked the court for an order blocking Rap Snacks from using the "Barbie" name, as well as money damages including profits from "Barbie-Que" sales.

Mattel told the court that Rap Snacks' Minaj-branded "Barbie-Que" chips, launched in June, create customer confusion and a false association with the "Barbie" brand.

"The association is so evident that upon seeing the packaging, representatives for Defendant's celebrity partner queried whether Rap Snacks had obtained permission from Mattel," the lawsuit said. "Indeed, Rap Snacks never requested or received any such permission."

Mattel also said it sells its own snack foods under the "Barbie" name, which increases the risk of confusion.

The company said Rap Snacks refused to stop using the name or "correct the misimpressions it foisted on the public," and that it sued "as a last resort."

 

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/nicki-minaj-barbie-que-chip-maker-hit-with-mattel-trademark-lawsuit-2022-08-12/

 

[Borisapillar 8,656]

a bit of a reach ur honor 

edit: oh damn they literally used the logo, never mind 

[weed 72,403]

sue Nicki haself 

[Bling 31,287]

Not me thinking this was Trixie vs Nicki 

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40 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

Mattel also said it sells its own snack foods under the "Barbie" name, which increases the risk of confusion.

This is why they'll win.

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28 minutes ago, WheresMy911Alice said:

Not me thinking this was Trixie vs Nicki 

I thought the same thing! I was like Trixie let’s not start a fight with the OG barb. Her fan will burn your motel down.  

[Bling 31,287]

4 minutes ago, BARKDANGER said:

I thought the same thing! I was like Trixie let’s not start a fight with the OG barb. Her fan will burn your motel down.  

YASSSS did you watch the show?!

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7 minutes ago, WheresMy911Alice said:

YASSSS did you watch the show?!

Unfortunately I did not. 😔. I can’t bring myself to purchase Discovery Plus. Theses steaming platforms are really coming for our coins. Trifling. 

[Bling 31,287]

8 minutes ago, BARKDANGER said:

Unfortunately I did not. 😔. I can’t bring myself to purchase Discovery Plus. Theses steaming platforms are really coming for our coins. Trifling. 

HENNY just do the 1wk free trial! We watched all of Trixie Motel and one episode of Conjuring Kesha 

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57 minutes ago, WheresMy911Alice said:

Not me thinking this was Trixie vs Nicki 

Mattel vs. Minaj

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3 minutes ago, WheresMy911Alice said:

HENNY just do the 1wk free trial! We watched all of Trixie Motel and one episode of Conjuring Kesha 

Running to get that free trial I didn’t know was offered. Thanks for the heads up! 
 

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Mattel has done that before numerous times and they will always do that again, why they thought they were the exception, also what a lack of profesionality of the company to falsely claim they asked for permission

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1 hour ago, BARKDANGER said:

Unfortunately I did not. 😔. I can’t bring myself to purchase Discovery Plus. Theses steaming platforms are really coming for our coins. Trifling. 

Watched it on soap2they and enjoyed the show every week  for free

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2 hours ago, Borisapillar said:

a bit of a reach ur honor 

How is it a reach when she literally used their branding?  They have absolutely every right to sue her 

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2 hours ago, WheresMy911Alice said:

HENNY just do the 1wk free trial! We watched all of Trixie Motel and the whole season of Conjuring Kesha 

Fixed it for you, luv!