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showed them to MGA who progressed them. Mattel
claimed they owned the rights, MGA countersued
Mattel and so a decade of litigation ensued.
The jury issued a general verdict (i.e. without specific
findings) that MGA wrongfully acquired the ideas and
was liable for infringing Mattel’s copyright and awarded
Mattel US$100 million. The U.S. Court of Appeal for
the 8th Circuit reversed the decision and remanded the
case for a new trial which Mattel lost. The jury did not
agree that Mattel owned Bryant’s idea.
MR SAMEER SINGH
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
Specialist interests
All aspects of Trauma (soft tissue and bone injuries), Upper Limb Disorders,
Whiplash Injuries. Medical Reporting - Personal injury, Medical Negligence,
Work related disorders and Repetitive Strain Expert.
The entry to market in many countries is subject
to the compliance with toy legislation and standards.
Failure of manufacturers and importers to comply
with the expanding universe of toy legislation can
present significant legal and reputational risks.
Mr Singh delivers reports for both claimant and defendant solicitors producing
fair unbiased reports to assist the courts. Mr Singh provides legal training to
assist solicitors in trauma and orthopaedic related matters.
Mr Singh is an expert in personal injury and medical negligence and performs over 200
reports per year. Mr Singh is committee member of the British Orthopaedic Association
Medico Legal committee. Mr Singh is Bond Solon trained and MedCo registered and has
undertaken training for medical negligence and court room experience.
About the Author: Wendy Munt is a Director and
Consultant with ‘Be Inspired Consulting Limited’.
She has worked as an Expert witness on 2 cases,
both involving toys and games within the UK retail
Industry. The first litigation case went to trial at the
High Court in 2011. Wendy has prepared a number
of expert reports in relation to a long-running
competition dispute and is also due to give evidence at
the High Court in October 2024.
Mr Singh undertakes regular CPD to ensure his clinical and legal
practice is up to date.
Clinic locations in London, Milton Keynes and Bedford:
London
10 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9QY
The Manor Hospital
Church End, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AW
Bridges Clinic
Bridge House, Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, South Wing, Bedford, MK42 9DJ
The Saxon Clinic
Chadwick Drive, Saxon Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LR
Tel: 01908 305127 Mobile: 07968 013 803
Email: orthopaedicexpert@gmail.com
Website: www.orthopaedicexpertwitness.net
She is currently undertaking her CUBS Certificate as
part of her CPD with Bond Solon.
For details of Wendy’s services, client testimonials,
‘Making of A Toy Expert’ feature in Toys n’ Playthings
and other trade press articles Wendy has written, see
www.beinspiredconsulting.net
Dr. Piers N Plowman
Dr Balashanmugam Rajashanker
Senior Clinical Oncologist/Radiotherapy
Consultant Radiologist in Oncology and Musculoskeletal Imaging
MBBS, MRCP, FRCR
MA, MD, FRCP, FRCR, Senior Consultant at
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and Great Ormond
Street Hospital, London.
Consultant radiologist with expertise in oncology and
musculoskeletal imaging.
Lead for gynaecology imaging in a major teaching hospital in
Manchester.
Adult and Childhood Cancer.
Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted genomic
therapy and immunotherapy for cancer.
Expert in body imaging with experience in chest,
abdominal and pelvic imaging.
Consequences of delays to diagnosis and all causation
issues.
Experience and expertise in musculoskeletal and
sport injuries.
Also specialises in radiation exposure risks - clinical
and other scenarios.
Author of textbook on complications of therapy.
Radiologist in academic setting with extensive
teaching and training experience.
Over twenty years experience as Expert Witness for
above.
Has published and presented nationally
and internationally.
Also specialises in delay to diagnosis.
Tel: 0161 276 8508
Email: brajshanker@gmail.com
FAO Liz Booth Secretary to Dr B Rajashanker
Address: Clinical Radiology, Main XRay,
Manchester Royal Inormary
Oxford Road, Manchester,
M20 9WL
14 Harmont House
20 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PH
Tel: 020 7631 1632
Fax: 020 7323 3487
Email: nplowman@doctorplowman.com
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