Arthur Conan Doyle Estate Sues Netflix for Copyright Infringement Over ‘Enola Holmes’ Movie

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 Millie Bobby Brown  and Henry Cavill fans can now take a look at the first official images of the Netflix’s upcoming ‘Enola Holmes’. The Netflix’s film is based on the Nancy Springer book series “The Enola Holmes Mysteries,” which follows Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes’ adolescent sister, Enola.The main focus will be on Millie’s character.

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Enola Holmes, its film adaptation of Nancy Springer's beloved mystery books of the same name that follow Sherlock Holmes' little sister, a talented detective in her own right. The story is set in England in 1884 and centers on Enola (Millie Bobby Brown), the 16-year-old sister of Sherlock (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft (Sam Claflin), as she attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding her mother's (Helena Bonham Carter) disappearance after being sent to finishing school by her brothers.

Check out these first look photos at Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes!

Millie Bobby Brown's latest Enola Holmes movie is at the center of a complaint brought by representatives for the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle alleging copyright and trademark infringement.

Millie Bobby Brown‘s upcoming Netflix series, Enola Holmes, could be in a bit of trouble.

Millie Bobby Brown‘s upcoming Netflix series, Enola Holmes, could be in a bit of trouble.

Actress Millie Bobby Brown’s upcoming Enola Holmes movie is at the centre of a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit filed by officials for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate.

Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate has filed a lawsuit against Netflix for copyright infringement after the streaming juggernauts used part of Sherlock Holmes’ works as a way to title one of their new series, Enola Holmes. More importantly, the series revolved around some of the author’s work and plotlines as well.

Netflix has found itself in hot water with the Conan Doyle estate.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe estate of Arthur Conan Doyle has filed a lawsuit alleging that an upcoming Netflix film about Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister infringes on the Holmes stories that remain under copyright.The estate claims that “Enola Holmes,” starring Millie Bobby Brown, depicts the legendary detective as warm and friendly, a characterization that only appears in the final 10 Holmes stories.The estate has zealously sought to protect its rights to Sherlock Holmes, even as most of the stories have slipped past the 95-year window for copyright protection in the U.S.In June 2014, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that the character is in the public domain, and rejected the estate’s effort to block distribution of a

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorThe estate of Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is suing Netflix, Legendary and the author, writer and director behind the upcoming film Enola Homes over copyright and trademark issues.The movie stars Millie Bobby Brown as the much-younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, who proves to be a highly capable detective in her own right. The pic is based on The Enola Holmes Mysteries book series by Nancy Springer, who also is a defendant.