Halle Berry Doll sues Haloperidol for copyright infringement
Darwin Award nominee Halle Berry has taken the manufacturers of the antipsychotic Haloperidol to court over alleged copyright infringement pertaining to the popular Halle Berry Doll toy range. The actress turned toy designer turned tricks on West 63rd street alleges that the drug ‘stole’ its name and marketing campaign directly from the popular toy for ages two and up. The dolls, which are said to be ‘as ubiquitous as skinny jeans in Darfur’ are manufactured under licence in North Korea and sold by Walmart in the light artillery section. “Our dol came first”, claims Rupert Unitoss from Gold Tooth Pharmaceuticals who strongly denies the allegations. “The fact that the Halle Berry Doll bleeds from the eyes when you tickle her tummy mimicking a common adverse affect of Haloperidol is a complete coincidence.” Indeed questions have been raised regarding the similarity between the voice coded satanic chants which emanate from the toy and the persecutory voices experienced by patients on Haloperidol. Berry, who receives royalties from products like Blackberry, Cape Gooseberries and Halley’s Comet, claims that Haloperidol is trying to steal market share and insinuates that the drug’s ‘To be Taken Before Bed’ campaign has been lifted from the Halle Berry Doll’s slogan ‘I’m Under the Bed’. The two parties are set to settle the dispute with a three-legged race around the world on Monday.
