Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. v. American Honda Motor Co.

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• noting that James Bond has consistent traits such as “his cold-bloodedness; his overt sexuality; his love of martinis ‘shaken, not stirred;’ his marksmanship; his ‘license to kill’ and use of guns; his physical strength; his sophistication”
• noting that James Bond has consistent traits such as “his cold-bloodedness; his overt sexuality; his love of 8 DANIELS V. THE WALT DISNEY CO. martinis ‘shaken, not stirred;’ his marksmanship; his ‘license to kill’ and use of guns; his physical strength; his sophistication”
• comparing the works in question and finding the extrinsic ideas that were 6 inherent parts of the copyrighted films appear to be substantially similar to those in a 7 commercial
• noting the particular personality, emotions, and behaviors of James Bond’s character
• “[B]ecause many actors can play Bond is a testament to the fact that Bond is a unique character whose specific qualities remain constant despite the change in actors”
• “James Bond” 10 character protected by copyright

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