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Pepperdine University v. Netflix Inc et al
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June 02, 2025
Pepperdine Says Netflix Can't Dodge 'Running Point' TM Suit
Pepperdine University has urged a California federal court to reject an attempt to toss its trademark lawsuit over the TV series "Running Point" from Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., saying its complaint demonstrates that the branding for the show's fictional basketball team is identical to Pepperdine's "Waves" team.
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February 27, 2025
Pepperdine's TM Fight Can't Block Netflix's New Show Release
A California federal judge rejected on Wednesday Pepperdine University's bid for a temporary restraining order blocking Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. from releasing their new series "Running Point," finding that the Christian university is unlikely to win its claims alleging the new series rips off Pepperdine's "Waves" athletic team.
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February 25, 2025
Netflix Show Has 'Nothing To Do With Pepperdine,' Judge Told
Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. urged a California federal judge on Tuesday not to block the impending release of their new series "Running Point" amid trademark claims from Pepperdine University, saying the show has "nothing to do" with the college or its athletic teams.
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February 21, 2025
Pepperdine Says Netflix, WB Series Rips Off 'Waves' Athletics
Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment ripped off Pepperdine University's intellectual property, including the colors and branding of its basketball team, to create their forthcoming comedy series "Running Point" and create a false sense of affiliation, the university alleges in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed Thursday in California federal court.