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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 over the TV series 'Running Point.'
- The lawsuit accused the companies of trademark infringement, but a judge denied Pepperdine's request for a temporary restraining order.
- 'Running Point' is a sports comedy starring Kate Hudson and produced by Mindy Kaling and Jeanie Buss.
- Pepperdine alleged that the show's branding was too similar to its own, causing consumer confusion.
- The university raised concerns about the series' themes conflicting with its Christian values.
- The lawsuit focuses on trademark infringement and dilution, with trademark dilution potentially holding more weight.
- Pepperdine aimed to prevent the airing of 'Running Point' episodes containing references to its trademarks, but the judge denied the temporary restraining order.
- Netflix argued on First Amendment grounds, stating that the use of 'Waves' in the show is artistically relevant.
- The case against Netflix and Warner Bros. will proceed, as Pepperdine aims to protect its intellectual property and reputation.
- Representatives for Warner Bros. Entertainment, Mindy Kaling, Kate Hudson, and Jeanie Buss did not provide comments on the issue.
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