"Sherlock" season 3 may be done filming, but a recent copyright claim could not only prevent future "Sherlock" episodes from made, but perhaps jeopardize the fate of the upcoming series as well.

According to the Daily Mail, socialite Andrea Plunket claims to not only own the characters created by Arthur Conan Doyle, also the copyright of the last ten stories from Doyle's "Sherlock" work.

"No one has asked permission to use my trademarks and I am confident that if and when I go to court I will be able to prevent the BBC making any more Sherlocks," says Plunket.

"That is my wish."

Currently, a big debate is brewing regarding the copyright of Sherlock Holmes both in the U.S. and the U.K., but should Plunket make her case in court, the future of "Sherlock" seems troubling.

Currently, "Sherlock" season 3 is awaiting an air date.

Meanwhile, a rumor has begun to spread online regarding a potential "Sherlock" Christmas Special.

As fans may know, BBC and British series in general often make a Christmas Special in addition to the regular season. This includes hit shows such as "Downton Abbey" and "Doctor Who."

Sadly, this rumor has already been denied by "Sherlock" season 3 producer Sue Vertue on Twitter.

Sorry to squash the rumour but we haven't shot a #Sherlock Xmas special I'm afraid.

— sue vertue (@suevertue) September 19, 2013

With only three episodes for season 3, hopefully "Sherlock" will air without any hiccups.