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Danjaq, LLC (formerly Danjaq S.A. and Danjaq, Inc.) is the holding company responsible for the copyright and trademarks to the characters, elements, and other material related to James Bond on screen. It is currently owned and managed by the family of Albert R. Broccoli, the co-initiator of the film franchise.

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History

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Founding

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Danjaq S.A. was founded by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman after the release of the first James Bond film Dr. No, in 1962, to ensure control of all future films in the series. The new company was named Danjaq from combining the names of Broccoli and Saltzman's respective wives' (Dana Broccoli and Jacqueline Saltzman).[1] The company was originally domiciled in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland, hence the appearance of "S.A." letters in the first legal name of the company.[2] In 1962, Danjaq began its association with United Artists.[3]

Ownership

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Due to a series of failed business interests, Harry Saltzman's personal financial difficulties forced him to sell his 50% share of Danjaq to United Artists in 1975.[4]

In 1986, Albert and Dana Broccoli acquired United Artists' 50% stake in the company and so assumed complete control of Danjaq.[5] John Cork claims that in exchange for the sale, MGM/UA received an exclusive distribution deal with Danjaq that is far more lucrative than when the shares were originally owned by Broccoli and Saltzman.[6]

Danjaq's legal domicile was changed from Switzerland to Delaware in October 1992.[7] The Delaware company's legal name was Danjaq, Inc. The company was converted to a limited liability company in January 1997. In 1999, as part of a settlement of a lawsuit between MGM and Sony, Sony acquired MGM's interest in the Spider-Man film rights, while Danjaq bought out the rights to the novel Casino Royale.[8]

Following the death of Albert Broccoli in 1996 and Dana Broccoli in 2004, control of Danjaq was passed to Dana's son (and Albert's step-son), Michael G. Wilson.[citation needed][9]

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Although the trademarks for material related to the Bond films are held by Danjaq, the copyrights to the first twenty film properties and No Time to Die are co-owned by Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (the technical successor to subsidiary United Artists). The copyrights to Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre, are shared between Danjaq, LLC, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., and Columbia Pictures. Danjaq, LLC also credited as one of its present copyright owners of the 1967 film Casino Royale, the other being original production unit Famous Artists Productions.[10]

Films made outside the control of Danjaq

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Two Bond films have been made outside the control of Danjaq: The first was the 1967 film Casino Royale, with David Niven as Bond, and the second was the 1983 film Never Say Never Again, a remake of Thunderball. Never Say Never Again was the result of a legal dispute involving Kevin McClory, one of the credited co-writers of the story used for the novel Thunderball, who was awarded the film rights to the novel in a 1963 settlement with Ian Fleming.

Litigation

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Danjaq LLC v. James Bond Ltd

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On 13 July 2009, Danjaq applied under s.69(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2006 for a change of name of James Bond Ltd, which had been registered since 12 June 2009. James Bond Ltd was ordered by the adjudicator at the Company Names Tribunal to change its name and to not register another company with an offending name. The respondent was also ordered to contribute toward Danjaq's costs.[11]

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Danjaq, LLC is an American holding company founded in 1961 by film producers Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli and to manage the rights for the franchise, including copyrights and trademarks for the characters, elements, and materials derived from Ian Fleming's novels, in partnership with , the British company responsible for producing the official James Bond films. Established as Danjaq S.A. in before relocating and reincorporating in the United States, the company secured exclusive film adaptation rights to Fleming's novels (excluding Casino Royale) in 1961, enabling the production of the first official Bond film, Dr. No, in 1962. Over the decades, Danjaq played a pivotal role in safeguarding the franchise's IP amid legal disputes, including acquiring the Casino Royale rights in a 2004 settlement with and resolving long-standing claims from producer in 2013 by purchasing his estate's interests, thereby consolidating full control over the Bond film rights with co-owner (MGM). Danjaq co-owned the copyrights to the 25 existing James Bond films with MGM and oversaw worldwide merchandising and trademark protections, such as registrations for phrases like "James Bond 007" and "Bond, James Bond" in key markets including the UK and EU. In February 2025, following Amazon's 2021 acquisition of MGM for $8.45 billion, Amazon MGM Studios entered a joint venture with EON Productions and Danjaq, acquiring creative control over the franchise in a deal valued at $20 million for EON's stake, with future earn-outs potentially increasing the total consideration. This arrangement led to the formation of a new entity, London Operations, LLC, to manage the IP; as of October 2025, London Operations, LLC has replaced Danjaq in copyright notices for the franchise, concluding Danjaq's direct involvement, while EON—led by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson—continues to hold significant influence over future productions through the joint venture.

History

Founding

Danjaq S.A. was established in 1961 by film producers Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli and , prior to the production of the first film, Dr. No, which marked the beginning of the cinematic franchise based on Ian Fleming's novels. The formation came as Broccoli and Saltzman, who had co-founded to produce the films, sought a dedicated entity to oversee the rights emerging from the project's success. The company's name, Danjaq, originated as a combination of the first names of the founders' wives—Dana Broccoli and Jacqueline Saltzman—reflecting their personal involvement and support in the venture. , in particular, provided behind-the-scenes guidance to her husband, contributing to the stability of the early Bond operations. From its inception, Danjaq functioned primarily as a tasked with managing the copyrights and trademarks for adaptations, ensuring centralized control over the franchise's legal assets. To support production, it quickly formed a key partnership with , which provided financing and handled global distribution for ' Bond projects, establishing a collaborative framework that propelled the series forward. This arrangement allowed and Saltzman to focus on creative aspects while Danjaq safeguarded the underlying .

Ownership Changes

In 1975, due to personal financial difficulties stemming from unsuccessful business ventures outside the James Bond franchise, sold his 50% stake in Danjaq to , the studio that had been distributing the Bond films since 1962. This transaction left as a co-owner alongside , who retained his 50% share, marking the first major shift in Danjaq's ownership structure since its founding by Broccoli and Saltzman. By 1986, and his wife Dana had acquired ' 50% stake in Danjaq, thereby restoring full control to the Broccoli family and eliminating external corporate co-ownership. This buyout solidified the family's stewardship over the company's rights to the Bond franchise, allowing for uninterrupted production decisions without studio interference. Following Albert R. Broccoli's death in 1996 and Dana Broccoli's death in 2004, control of Danjaq passed to Albert's stepson and daughter , who inherited the family's shares and have since managed the company as producers. This generational transition ensured continuity in the Broccoli family's oversight of Danjaq's operations and its central role in the Bond series. The 2022 acquisition of (MGM) by Amazon for $8.5 billion introduced new co-ownership dynamics, as MGM held a longstanding distribution stake in the Bond films, but it did not alter Danjaq's primary control over the franchise's trademarks, which remain under the Broccoli-Wilson family's authority. This arrangement preserved Danjaq's veto power on creative and branding decisions while integrating Amazon's resources into distribution and potential expansions. In April 2025, entered a joint venture with and Danjaq, acquiring creative control over the franchise in a deal valued at $20 million for EON's stake, with future earn-outs potentially increasing the total consideration to $1 billion. This arrangement led to the formation of a new entity, Operations, LLC, to manage the IP, while Danjaq and EON—led by and —continue to hold significant influence over future productions.

Corporate Evolution

In 1992, Danjaq relocated its legal domicile from to , , primarily to capitalize on the state's favorable corporate laws, including advantages on interest income and enhanced liability protections for holding companies managing . This move followed a 9th Circuit ruling that clarified jurisdictional residency, prompting the shift to a U.S. entity better suited for ongoing litigation and business operations related to the franchise. By 1997, Danjaq converted from a corporation (Danjaq, Inc.) to a limited liability company (Danjaq, LLC), a structure that provided greater operational flexibility in management and distribution of assets while maintaining limited liability for its owners. This adaptation aligned with Delaware's business-friendly environment, allowing more efficient handling of international partnerships and revenue streams from film rights. As of 2025, Danjaq remains a Delaware-based , with its core operations closely integrated with , the UK-based entity responsible for film production. The company continues to be owned and managed by the Broccoli family, ensuring continuity in franchise oversight.

Intellectual Property

Danjaq, LLC, serves as the primary holding company for the copyrights to the characters, story elements, and screenplays derived from Ian Fleming's novels and short stories, specifically as adapted in the official film series. This ownership excludes non-Eon adaptations, such as the 1967 parody Casino Royale and the 1983 film . Danjaq's copyrights encompass the core of the franchise, including the character, iconic elements like the , and narrative arcs originating from Fleming's works, ensuring control over their use in official productions. Danjaq co-owns the copyrights to all official Eon James Bond films with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios, reflecting a longstanding partnership that originated with United Artists (UA) in the 1960s for the initial releases like Dr. No (1962). For select titles, particularly the Daniel Craig-era films distributed by Sony Pictures—Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), and Spectre (2015)—Sony's Columbia Pictures holds distribution rights under a 2006 agreement, but copyright ownership remains with Danjaq and MGM. Following Amazon's $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM, which closed in March 2022, the co-ownership structure persists under Amazon MGM Studios. In April 2025, Amazon MGM Studios entered a joint venture with EON Productions and Danjaq, acquiring creative control over the franchise while Danjaq and EON continue to hold significant influence, including over future productions; a new entity, London Operations, LLC, was formed to manage the IP. This arrangement evolved from early UA collaborations, where Danjaq held 50% stakes, to the current model that balances studio financing with Danjaq's oversight without diminishing its approval rights. Through these copyrights, Danjaq plays a central role in licensing James Bond materials for exploitation beyond theatrical releases, including home video distributions, streaming platforms, and merchandising products that incorporate protected story elements and characters. For instance, licensing agreements facilitate adaptations like video games and tie-in novels while ensuring fidelity to the Eon canon, generating revenue streams that have contributed to the franchise's global earnings exceeding $7 billion. Danjaq's veto authority ensures that such licenses align with the established creative vision, maintaining the integrity of Fleming-derived content amid evolving distribution partners like Amazon.

Trademark Management

Danjaq has held ownership of the core trademarks, including "," "007," and associated logos such as the , since the company's founding in 1962 alongside the launch of the film franchise. These marks encompass branding for characters, titles, and visual elements central to the franchise's identity. As the primary holder, Danjaq ensures these trademarks distinguish Bond-related products and media from competitors worldwide. Through licensing agreements, Danjaq authorizes to utilize the trademarks in film production and related media, while granting (MGM) rights for distribution, , and commercial exploitation. These arrangements extend to third-party licensees for products like apparel, , and collectibles, generating while maintaining consistency across , merchandise, and digital platforms. Danjaq's oversight in these pacts prevents unauthorized use and aligns with its co-ownership of the underlying copyrights alongside MGM. To safeguard against dilution and infringement, Danjaq pursues extensive international registrations in key markets, including the , , and , with ongoing maintenance through documented commercial activities. This involves periodic demonstrations of use, such as licensing deals and advertising campaigns, to meet jurisdictional requirements and renew protections every five to ten years. Such strategies have preserved the marks' global enforceability, enabling proactive defense in over 77 registered variations across multiple classes. A notable expansion occurred in 1999, when Danjaq, in settlement with Sony Pictures Entertainment, incorporated elements from Ian Fleming's Casino Royale novel into its trademark holdings, previously segregated due to separate rights acquisitions. This integration bolstered the portfolio by unifying branding for the first Bond novel's storyline and characters under Danjaq's control.

Role in James Bond Franchise

Films Under Danjaq Control

Danjaq LLC has provided oversight for all 25 official films produced by its affiliate , spanning from Dr. No in 1962 to in 2021. This includes managing the intellectual property rights derived from Ian Fleming's works, financing aspects through its structure, and facilitating among stakeholders, which has enabled the franchise to generate over $7 billion in global revenue. Key distribution partnerships have shaped the release and financial model of these films. United Artists served as the primary distributor from Dr. No (1962) through Moonraker (1979), funding initial productions and handling global releases during the franchise's formative years. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) assumed distribution duties starting with For Your Eyes Only (1981) and continues to co-own copyrights for the existing films, supporting ongoing production and marketing efforts. Following Amazon's $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM, which closed in March 2022, Amazon MGM Studios integrated into the partnership, acquiring distribution rights and enhancing digital and streaming capabilities while maintaining collaborative profit structures. In February 2025, Amazon MGM Studios entered a joint venture with EON Productions and Danjaq, acquiring creative control over the franchise in a deal valued at $20 million for EON's stake, with future earn-outs potentially increasing the total consideration to $1 billion; this arrangement led to the formation of London Operations, LLC, to manage the IP, while Danjaq and EON—led by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson—continue to hold significant influence over future productions. Danjaq maintains a non-producing role in the franchise, licensing its James Bond intellectual property to Eon Productions, which handles all creative direction, operational logistics, and day-to-day filmmaking. This division allows Danjaq to focus on legal guardianship of trademarks, characters, and story elements, ensuring consistent IP protection across media while Eon executes the vision under producers like and later and . Under Danjaq's oversight, the films have sustained franchise continuity by influencing key decisions such as actor selections—ranging from Sean Connery's debut to Daniel Craig's tenure—and adaptations of Fleming's novels, with 14 of the 25 films directly drawing from his books or short stories like Casino Royale (2006) and From Russia with Love (1963) to preserve core thematic elements of and sophistication. This approach has reinforced the series' canonical narrative arc despite changes in casting and era-specific updates.

Films Outside Danjaq Control

The franchise has seen two notable films produced without involvement from Danjaq or its production partner , stemming from pre-existing rights held by independent parties that predated Danjaq's control over the core intellectual property. These productions exploited gaps in the rights structure, allowing for parallel, non-canon interpretations of Ian Fleming's characters and stories, and highlighted the fragmented legal landscape surrounding the franchise in its early decades. The first such film was the 1967 Casino Royale, a satirical spy comedy directed by multiple filmmakers including Val Guest and John Huston, and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Producer Charles K. Feldman acquired the film rights to Fleming's 1953 novel Casino Royale from the estate of Gregory Ratoff, who had purchased them from Fleming in 1954 for $6,000, before Ratoff's death in 1960. Feldman, unable to secure a co-production deal with Eon producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman—who controlled rights to Fleming's other works—developed the project independently as a parody featuring an ensemble cast led by David Niven as the retired Sir James Bond. The film, which grossed approximately $23.6 million against a $12 million budget, diverged significantly from the novel's plot, incorporating multiple Bonds and absurd humor, but it capitalized on the public domain status of the underlying story in certain contexts due to the separate rights chain. The second film outside Danjaq's purview was the 1983 , an unofficial remake of the 1965 Eon production Thunderball, starring in his return to the role after a 12-year hiatus. Producer retained perpetual remake rights to Thunderball following a 1963 legal settlement with Fleming over the novel's origins, which McClory had co-developed as an unproduced . Partnering with for distribution, McClory produced the film through his Taliafilm company, achieving a of about $160 million worldwide on a $36 million budget, despite competing directly with Eon's that same year. This "rival Bond" project underscored ongoing rights disputes, as McClory's control over elements like and the Thunderball storyline allowed for such independent ventures. These exclusions arose because Danjaq, formed in 1962 by Broccoli and Saltzman, did not acquire rights to Casino Royale or McClory's Thunderball elements, enabling external producers to pursue alternative Bond adaptations amid the franchise's rising popularity. Over time, Danjaq consolidated control: in 1999, it partnered with to purchase Columbia's (Sony's) rights to the 1967 Casino Royale film and novel for $10 million as part of a broader settlement, preventing future non-Eon versions and paving the way for the official 2006 adaptation. Similarly, Danjaq and acquired McClory's Thunderball rights in 2013, fully unifying the franchise under their stewardship.

Historical Litigation

One of the most significant historical litigations involving Danjaq centered on the long-standing dispute over the rights to the James Bond story "Thunderball," originating from producer Kevin McClory's contributions to the 1961 screenplay alongside and Jack Whittingham. McClory's claims led to multiple legal battles in the 1990s and 2000s, including lawsuits filed by Danjaq and against McClory and , after McClory sold his rights to Sony in 1994, to prevent the production of competing Bond films based on the Thunderball narrative. This conflict stemmed from a 1963 settlement that granted McClory limited rights to adapt Thunderball, which he exercised in 1983 to produce outside Danjaq's control, but restricted him from using core Bond elements like the novel titles or characters beyond that scope. As part of the ongoing disputes, a 1999 settlement between Danjaq, MGM, and Sony resolved claims over rival productions, with Sony retaining Spider-Man rights while Danjaq acquired the film adaptation rights to Casino Royale for $10 million, further securing the franchise's core intellectual property from Ian Fleming's novels. The disputes escalated when McClory attempted to develop additional Bond projects, such as Warhead 3029 in the late 1990s, prompting Danjaq and MGM to seek injunctions in U.S. federal courts to enforce the boundaries of McClory's rights. In 2000, a U.S. District Court ruled against McClory's broader claims, affirming Danjaq's exclusive control over the official Bond franchise, though McClory continued appeals and licensing efforts through his company, keeping the threat of rival productions alive until his death in 2006. These cases highlighted the precarious nature of Bond's intellectual property, with Danjaq successfully defending its position through protracted federal litigation. In a more targeted trademark enforcement action in 2009, Danjaq LLC initiated proceedings against the UK-registered entity James Bond Ltd, which had incorporated on June 12, 2009, using a name that infringed on Danjaq's established James Bond intellectual property rights. Under section 69(1)(b) of the , Danjaq applied to the Company Names Tribunal on July 13, 2009, arguing that the name created a misleading association with its Bond franchise. The tribunal adjudicator found in Danjaq's favor, ordering James Bond Ltd to change its name and prohibiting future registrations of similar offending names, with the respondent directed to pay a portion of Danjaq's costs. These pre-2020 litigations, particularly the McClory saga resolved via a 2013 settlement where Danjaq and acquired all remaining rights from McClory's estate, solidified Danjaq's global authority over the Bond trademarks and copyrights. The outcomes established key precedents for enforcing and limiting unauthorized uses, ensuring the franchise's continuity under Danjaq's oversight without further rival incursions.

Recent Trademark Disputes

In early 2025, Dubai-based Austrian property developer Josef Kleindienst filed cancellation actions against LLC, the for the , alleging non-use of key trademarks such as "007" and "Bond, James Bond" in the and . Kleindienst, through his legal representatives, argued that these marks had not been commercially exploited for specific goods and services—like vehicle models, , and restaurant services—for at least five years, as required under and trademark to maintain validity. These challenges, initiated in January 2025 with the Office and the Office, targeted multiple registrations held by Danjaq, potentially exposing the franchise to loss of exclusive in those jurisdictions. Danjaq responded by seeking procedural extensions to prepare its defense, including a request in May 2025 for additional time to file submissions with the EUIPO, citing the complexity of gathering evidence across international operations. The company, represented by high-profile firms such as and Boehmert & Boehmert, contends that the trademarks remain actively used through global licensing agreements for films, merchandise, and media, demonstrating genuine commercial activity that satisfies non-use exemptions. This defense is further complicated by Danjaq's ties to , which acquired a stake in the Bond franchise via its 2022 purchase of , creating jurisdictional hurdles in enforcing trademarks across borders where co-ownership structures overlap. As of November 2025, hearings remain ongoing, with having submitted initial defenses but awaiting rulings on evidence admissibility. A successful challenge by Kleindienst could jeopardize the franchise's branding integrity, allowing third-party use of the marks and diluting their iconic value, though precedents from prior Bond-related disputes suggest courts may favor evidence of broad commercial exploitation. If the trademarks lapse in key markets, risks fragmented global protection, prompting urgent refilings and potential renegotiations with licensing partners.

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