Upper Deck has agreed to pay $2.4 million in unpaid debts and an undisclosed amount of money for selling 2010 baseball cards that Major League Baseball Properties claimed were in violation of its exclusive arrangement with Topps. MLB announced the settlement late Wednesday. It had filed suit against Upper Deck last month after seeing the company's newly-released products. … [Read more...] about MLB Settles Lawsuit with Upper Deck
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Upper Deck Files for Dismissal of Topps Lawsuit
vs. Upper Deck says its rival doesn't have a leg to stand on in the case of baseball cards picturing dead Hall of Famers Topps claims are under contract to them. … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Files for Dismissal of Topps Lawsuit
Collecting Lawsuits: Topps, Upper Deck Battle in 2 States
The fight over the future of baseball cards includes at least five lawsuits filed in two states. Oh, and a lot of lawyers. … [Read more...] about Collecting Lawsuits: Topps, Upper Deck Battle in 2 States
Upper Deck, Panini Reach Settlement Over MJ Images
Upper Deck and Panini America have resolved their issues over images of Michael Jordan that appeared in the background of three Panini cards. According to a notice filed in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, the two trading card companies have resolved the issues that have been in litigation for nearly 18 months. An attorney for Upper Deck told Bloomberg … [Read more...] about Upper Deck, Panini Reach Settlement Over MJ Images
Game Changer: 30th Anniversary of Upper Deck Hockey Slips By
Sometimes anniversaries are celebrated, and sometimes they come and go. This year, a big one came and went without much fanfare at all. This was the 30th anniversary of the 1990-91 hockey card season. That was the season that the hockey card market took off. It was also the year that Upper Deck released its first set of NHL hockey cards, one that changed collecting and the … [Read more...] about Game Changer: 30th Anniversary of Upper Deck Hockey Slips By
UD vs. Panini Lawsuit Continues After Judge Rejects Motion For Dismissal
The litigation between Upper Deck and Panini America will continue to advance through the courts, as a motion to dismiss by Panini was rejected by a federal judge. The lawsuit, The Upper Deck Company v. Panini America, Inc., was originally filed Jan. 29 in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. Upper Deck was suing Panini over images of Michael Jordan that … [Read more...] about UD vs. Panini Lawsuit Continues After Judge Rejects Motion For Dismissal
Panini Seeks Dismissal Of UD’s Lawsuit Over Jordan Background Images On Cards
Panini America answered Upper Deck’s lawsuit over images of Michael Jordan that appear in the background of three sets released by the Dallas-based company with a motion for dismissal. Panini’s response, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, was basically this: Upper Deck’s claims are baseless and Panini claims its trading card rival … [Read more...] about Panini Seeks Dismissal Of UD’s Lawsuit Over Jordan Background Images On Cards
Upper Deck Sues Panini Over Michael Jordan Background Images On Cards
Background has come to the forefront in a legal battle between Upper Deck and Panini America. Upper Deck has filed a lawsuit against its trading card rival over images of Michael Jordan that appear in the background of three sets released by Panini. Jordan is not the main focus of two cards featuring Scottie Pippen and another of Dennis Rodman, but Upper Deck claims its … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Sues Panini Over Michael Jordan Background Images On Cards
Ramblings: The Whirlwind That Was Richard McWilliam and Upper Deck
by Rich Klein While I was online early Sunday morning, I saw a story on USA Today’s "The Big Lead" about Richard McWilliam and the history of Upper Deck. While much of the story was familiar to many of us in the hobby, there were some interesting details. McWilliam, by many accounts, was not an easy guy to work for, wasn’t shy about firing people and didn’t know much about … [Read more...] about Ramblings: The Whirlwind That Was Richard McWilliam and Upper Deck
Around the Hobby: Cracker Jack Jackson Brings $101,000, Free NSCC Signers, Goodbye eGraphs, Upper Deck Settles with NFLPA Over Rookie Sigs
A 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson card graded mint was the top seller during the first session of Heritage Auctions' May catalog event Thursday night, with a winning bid of $85,000. With the company buyer's premium, the SGC 96 card realized $101,575. The card is one of two graded at that level, with none higher. Bidders were willing to pay for the extra grade. An SGC 92 sold … [Read more...] about Around the Hobby: Cracker Jack Jackson Brings $101,000, Free NSCC Signers, Goodbye eGraphs, Upper Deck Settles with NFLPA Over Rookie Sigs