Netflix, Pepperdine University and Mindy Kaling

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.
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 team.
Pepperdine University Sues Netflix & Warner Bros. Over ‘Running Point' Trademark Infringement
Ahead of its Netflix premiere on Feb. 27, Mindy Kaling‘s new sports comedy series Running Point is already making waves. On Thursday, Pepperdine University announced a trademark infringement lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros.
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.
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 fictional Waves basketball team in the new Mindy Kaling series 'Running Point.'
Pepperdine Sues Netflix For Desecrating Christian Values By Stealing Mascot In Mindy Kaling’s New Show
Pepperdine University filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment on the grounds of trademark infringement. It claims that Mindy
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.
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.
WCC School Sues Netflix for Trademark Infringement Over Mindy Kaling's New Show
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix show 'Running Point' has triggered a lawsuit from a WCC school for trademark infringement.
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.
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Pepperdine University says Mindy Kaling’s new Netflix series ‘misappropriated’ its basketball team
Pepperdine University has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery over Mindy Kaling’s upcoming show “Running Point,” alleging trademark infringement regarding its ...
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