"Intellectual Showdown: James Bond’s Legacy Under Threat as Dubai Developer Challenges 007 Trademarks"

London, England – Legal battles are unfolding over the legacy of the iconic British spy, James Bond, as Danjaq, the American company that manages worldwide rights to Bond merchandising, seeks to protect the character’s trademark across Europe. At the center of the struggle is a claim made by Josef Kleindienst, a property mogul in Dubai, who argues that the Bond trademarks have lapsed due to non-use. In February, reports emerged revealing that Kleindienst’s assertions included challenges to key Bond trademarks, such as the character’s name and the phrase “Bond, James Bond.” This dispute involves nearly … Read more