Netflix, Pepperdine University and trademark

Mindy Kaling's 'Running Point' is airing on Netflix despite Pepperdine University's trademark lawsuit. Here's what's happening.
Pepperdine University filed a trademark lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment.Pepperdine University said the companies used its IP in a new TV series, "Running Point."A judge denied the university's request for a temporary restraining order against the companies.
Netflix Blocks Pepperdine’s ‘Running Point’ Trademark Lawsuit
After Netflix filed an opposition to the trademark infringement lawsuit over 'Running Point', a judge has denied Pepperdine University's motion.
Netflix Dunks on Pepperdine Over ‘Running Point’ Trademark Lawsuit
The lawsuit from the Christian university said that Mindy Kaling's upcoming sports comedy misappropriated its trademarks for its basketball team.
Pepperdine U. Loses Court Bid to Stop Netflix Debut of ‘Running Point’ in Trademark Dispute
A federal court on Wednesday denied a motion by the private Christian college to stop Netflix from showing the basketball comedy, saying use of contested marks by the show did not violate the Lanham Act.
Netflix Rebuts Pepperdine’s Trademark Suit Over Streamer’s ‘Running Point’ Sports Comedy — Update
Ahead of its Netflix premiere on Feb. 27, Mindy Kaling's new sports comedy series 'Running Point' is already making waves.
Pepperdine sues Netflix over basketball team in new ‘Running Point’ series
The lawsuit claims the show promotes themes that don’t correspond to the university’s values, including alcohol and substance use, sexual innuendo and imagery, and foul language.
Pepperdine University sues Netflix for trademark infringement over upcoming 'Running Point' series
Pepperdine University has sued Netflix, Inc and Warner Bros Entertainment Inc for trademark infringement The Christian university in California asserts in the lawsuit that the upcoming comedy series
Judge lets Netflix stream new basketball comedy amid trademark lawsuit
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery's new basketball comedy series "Running Point" had its premiere on Thursday, after a judge in California declined to halt its release over trademark allegations brought by Pepperdine University.
Netflix faces trademark suit over basketball team name and branding in ‘Running Point’
Pepperdine University claims the likeness is trademark infringement. Netflix says blue waves are commonplace in California. The new Netflix series Running Point stars Kate Hudson as president of a fictional pro basketball team,
Why a Christian college is suing Netflix
Pepperdine filed a federal lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment on Thursday alleging trademark infringement ...
California university sues Netflix, WB over Mindy Kaling show Running Point
Pepperdine University is suing Netflix and Warner Bros., alleging the studios infringed on multiple trademarks with the ...
Pepperdine University Sues Netflix Over New Mindy Kaling Show
Pepperdine says "Running Point," a Netflix comedy show starring Kate Hudson, stole the name and colors of its NCAA basketball ...
Netflix enters trademark battle over raunchy new show
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