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From royal hatters to top tailors: James Bond lawyers line up trademark fight team

How the company that controls 007 merchandising is taking on the Austrian challenging for ownership

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025

James Bond in danger: Why is 007 under threat from a property tycoon?

His name is Bond. James Bond. But for how much longer?

Euronews · Jun 24, 2025

James Bond owners say name battle is ‘assault’ on 007 franchise

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer has filed claims challenging trademark registrations, including the phrase ‘Bond, James Bond’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

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James Bond franchise owners request more time to defend control of 007 spy name

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer has challenged trademark registrations over lack of use

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

James Bond is now controlled by Amazon – the franchise’s history holds clues to the future of 007

The Broccoli family have controlled the James Bond franchise ever since the films were launched by Albert “Cubby” Broccoli (and his partner Harry Saltzman) in 1962. Now, his daughter and stepson, long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, have announced that they have surrendered creative control to Amazon MGM…

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025

James Bond won’t die on my watch, says Austrian who wants ownership of 007

Exclusive: Property developer making trademark challenge claims the spy franchise is in mortal danger

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

Not Bond, James Bond: 007 in danger of losing his name in trademark battle

Franchise owners have been challenged by Austrian businessman over trademark non-use

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

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James Bond in battle to keep hold of 007 super spy’s name

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer is challenging trademark registrations, including the saying ‘Bond, James Bond’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025

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