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When did the toy company Mattel sue the band Aqua for the song Barbie Girl?

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When did the toy company Mattel sue the band Aqua for the song Barbie Girl?

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Back in 1997, the band Aqua released a song called “Barbie Girl,” that was actually somewhat critical of “Barbie doll” culture. Mattel, famous for its rather aggressive intellectual property stance, wasted little time in suing the band, claiming the song infringed on the company’s rights. In 2002, everyone’s favorite appeals court judge (seriously, the guy never fails to entertain) Alex Kozinski told Mattel too bad, parody songs are a part of what you get for being a cultural icon — and included the classic line: “The parties are advised to chill.” It took seven years since that decision, but apparently Mattel had decided to heed Judge Kozinski’s suggestion. If you need more info add details HOPE THIS HELPS.

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