Netflix, Pepperdine University and Running Point

California university sues Netflix, WB over Mindy Kaling show “Running Point”
Pepperdine University claims that the studios infringed on its trademarks with the fictional basketball team in the new comedy series.
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.
Running Point: Pepperdine University files lawsuit against Netflix over resemblance issues related to its latest comedy series
Netflix’s new show Running Point has come under fire even before it is released. Pepperdine University, a private University in Malibu, California has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros.
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.
Pepperdine University sues Netflix, Warner Bros over “Running Point” trademark dispute
Pepperdine University filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment, alleging the companies infringed on the university's trademarks in their upcoming series "Running Point.
Pepperdine University sues Netflix and Warner Bros. over Mindy Kaling's new show
Pepperdine University filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Thursday for alleged trademark infringement over Mind Kaling's upcoming comedy series "Running Point." The upcoming series centers around a fictional party girl,
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 basketball team. Sean Burnett,
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Jay Ellis Talks Working With the ‘Funny, Kind, Bit of a Smartass’ Kate Hudson on ‘Running Point’ (Exclusive)
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