Spin Master is claiming Mecard (“Turning Mecard” in Asia) infringes on its worldwide patent for the magnetic transformation feature in Bakugan toys.
The Bakugan franchise is based on Spin Master and Sega Toys’ combination of metal cards and marble-like magnetic toys that automatically transform into figures during gameplay.
Spin Master previously filed suit against California-based reseller Hello Discount in October 2016 for selling imported Mecard toys.
Canadian toy and media company Spin Master announced last Wednesday that it has filed suit in the Central District of California against Mattel for Mattel’s sale of “Mecard” toys, which Spin Master alleges violate at least two of its patents.