Brooklyn Beckham stated that his parents, david i Victoria Beckhamconvinced him to “give up” the rights to his name, but what does that mean?
“(My mom and dad) repeatedly pressured and tried to bribe me to take away the rights to my name,” Brooklyn. stated in a January 2026 statement shared through social networks. “(This) would have affected me, my wife and our future children.”
Brooklyn, who married the actress Nicola Peltz Beckham in 2022, further claimed that David and Victoria wanted the documents finalized before the wedding.
“They were adamant that I sign before my wedding date because that’s when the terms of the agreement would kick in,” Brooklyn claimed. “My withholding affected payday, and I’ve never been treated the same since.”
Brooklyn Beckham has issued a scathing statement with multiple allegations against his famous parents, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, including claims that the couple tried to “bribe” their son into giving up the rights to his name before he said “I am” to wife Nicola Peltz Beckham. “Weeks before our big day, my (…)
David and Victoria, who also share three younger children, have not publicly addressed Brooklyn’s allegations and are staying away from him and Nicola.
Keep scrolling for a full breakdown of the signature Beckham family drama:
Is Brooklyn Beckham’s name trademarked?
According to the United Kingdom Office of Intellectual PropertyA trademark for “Brooklyn Beckham” was filed in December 2016 and registered the following year in June 2017. The copyright will be renewed in December 2026.
Who owns the trademark for Brooklyn Beckham’s name?
Victoria Beckham is listed as the “owner” through the Intellectual Property Office database, as she is Brooklyn Beckham’s mother and former guardian, but he is the actual owner.
Brooklyn Beckham with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, at the British Fashion Awards in 2018.
Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty ImagesAre the names of Brooklyn Beckham’s siblings trademarks?
Intellectual Property Office records indicate that “Romeo Beckham”, “Cruz Beckham” and “Harper Beckham” were also registered trademarks on the same dates as the name Brooklyn Beckham. Mother Victoria Beckham also appears as the owner of each.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s wedding is back in the spotlight after Brooklyn issued a scathing statement in which her parents, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham. The famous family has been navigating their ongoing feud since the couple tied the knot in 2022. On Monday, January 19, Brooklyn, 26, shared what she says is her side (…)
Why Victoria Beckham is listed as the “owner” of the trademark
David and Victoria Beckham applied for the trademarks when each of their four children were minors. (As of January 2026, Harper is the only one under 18.)
“This is a misunderstanding of the position,” said a source close to the Beckhams Us Weekly in January 2026. “Of course, a parent or adult would do the original filing if the person was a child at the point they needed to register. Brooklyn and her siblings, who are now over 18, own their trademarks and Brooklyn manages theirs with her own team.”
Brooklyn may also have referenced the use of the Beckham family name in his bombshell statement, which was not expressly made clear.
Where is Brooklyn Beckham with parents David and Victoria Beckham
Brooklyn Beckham began estrangement from his family in 2025 after drama surrounding his wedding day.
“I don’t want to reconcile with my family,” he said your January 2026 statement. “I’m not controlled. I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
He further stated that “the Beckham brand comes first” above any love or family loyalty.
“Family ‘love’ is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo, even if it comes at the expense of our professional obligations,” Brooklyn wrote. “(Nicola and I) have gone out of our way for years to show up and support every fashion show, every party and every press event to showcase ‘our perfect family!’ But the one time my wife asked for my mother’s support in saving the dogs displaced during the Los Angeles fires, my mother refused.”
David and Victoria Beckham did not immediately address any of their son’s allegations.