Pepperdine University has initiated a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment over their new sports comedy series, 'Running Point.' The university claims that the portrayal of the fictional Los Angeles Waves closely resembles their own branding, alleging trademark infringement and false advertising. The university sought a temporary restraining order to halt the show's release, which was denied by a judge. The legal action raises questions about consumer confusion due to the similarities between the fictional team and Pepperdine's real team branding.
Pepperdine University stated that 'Running Point' features a basketball franchise, the 'Los Angeles Waves,' which they claim closely resembles their brand, leading to the lawsuit.
Mindy Kaling's new show was set for release, but a lawsuit by Pepperdine University over trademark infringement threatened its debut due to branding similarities.
Legal experts suggest that the entertainment companies underestimated the risks of creating a fictional sports team closely mirroring the real-life Pepperdine Waves.
Pepperdine argued that the branding of 'Running Point' was so similar to their university's image that it couldn't be mere coincidence.
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