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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.

Mindy Kaling's new sports comedy with Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment is making waves at Pepperdine University — but not for a good reason.

Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 1d

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.

Law · 1d

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.

Deadline on MSN · 1d

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.

Reuters · 7d

Netflix, Warner Bros sued by Pepperdine University over basketball comedy

Pepperdine University sued Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday, claiming their upcoming comedy series about a Los Angeles pro basketball team called the Waves violates the school's trademarks.

The Christian Post on MSN · 4d

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

Deadline.com · 1d

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.

Los Angeles Daily News · 6d

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.

Reuters · 17h

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.

Pepperdine Waves face the Oregon State Beavers on 9-game skid

Pepperdine looks to end its nine-game skid when the Waves play Oregon State. The teams match up Saturday for the first time ...

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UCLA women’s tennis rides wave of victory, defeats Pepperdine in outdoor matchup

A little bit of sunshine can go a long way. According to the Cleveland Clinic, sunlight exposure improves mood and helps ...

Washington State women beat Pepperdine, WCC tournament up next

With the No. 3 seed to the WCC tournament locked up, the WSU women beat the Waves 57-49, the Cougars’ third consecutive win to close the regular season.

Pepperdine hosts Washington State after Erikstrup’s 23-point showing

Washington State visits the Pepperdine Waves after Dane Erikstrup scored 23 points in the Cougars' 93-86 win over the San Diego Toreros.

PORTLAND 87, PEPPERDINE 67

Percentages: FG .438, FT .857. 3-Point Goals: 5-18, .278 (Olvera 2-3, Butka 2-5, Bethea 1-4, Dozic 0-2, Odum 0-4). Team Rebounds: 1. Team Turnovers: None.