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Hasbro, Inc. Files Suit against Patent Infringers

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  Published in House and Home on Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 at 17:00 GMT by Market Wire
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PAWTUCKET, R.I.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today filed lawsuits in United States Federal Court in Springfield, MA against two of its competitors, Buzz Bee Toys, Inc. and Lanard Toys, Inc., for patent infringement in connection with its NERF and SUPER SOAKER brands.

"Hasbro aggressively protects its brands and products and the action we have taken today is part of Hasbroa™s plans to vigorously pursue companies who misappropriate our intellectual property for their own profit"

Hasbro seeks to enjoin both companies from infringing two U.S. patents relating to its NERF N-STRIKE DISC SHOT blaster. In addition, Hasbro has sued Buzz Bee Toys for its infringement of a NERF SUPER SOAKER water product patent. Hasbro also is seeking monetary damages from both companies for their illegal use of Hasbro's patented technology.

aHasbro aggressively protects its brands and products and the action we have taken today is part of Hasbroa™s plans to vigorously pursue companies who misappropriate our intellectual property for their own profit,a said Wayne Charness, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications. aOur NERF and NERF SUPER SOAKER brands are incredible assets and this action was taken in the best interests of our company and our shareholders.a