Federal Court of Justice decides on protection for "Miss Moneypenny" - German Court to Decide Fate of *Miss Moneypenny* Trademark Battle
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice is set to rule on a trademark dispute involving the name Miss Moneypenny. The case centres on whether a northern German company can use the name for its advertising services. A U.S. firm managing James Bond rights has challenged the practice, arguing it infringes on the franchise’s intellectual property.
The legal battle began when a German company promoted its services under the names Moneypenny and My Moneypenny. The U.S. rights holder, which controls the James Bond franchise, filed a lawsuit to stop the use of the name.
The court’s ruling will clarify whether Miss Moneypenny can be legally used outside the Bond universe. If the U.S. firm prevails, the German company may have to rebrand its services. If the appeal fails, the name could remain in commercial use without restriction.
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