Previously, Danjaq had already succeeded in having a similar application rejected in Europe, and British law does not provide separate protection for parodies.
James Pond is a retro series of parody platformers from the early 90s that played on the James Bond and RoboCop films. The co-owner of the franchise, System 3, in 2025 filed an application in the UK to register the James Pond trademark for a wide range of goods and services, including video games, merchandise, and toys.
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James Bond Rights Holders Challenged the James Pond Trademark Application in the UK
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Previously, Danjaq had already succeeded in having a similar application rejected in Europe, and British law does not provide separate protection for parodies.