The new Netflix series Running Point, featuring Kate Hudson as president of the fictional Los Angeles Waves, faces legal action from Pepperdine University for trademark infringement and potential brand confusion. The school argues that the show's use of similar colors and mascot could mislead the public into believing there’s a connection between the series and the university. Moreover, Pepperdine's legal complaint highlights concerns over themes in the show that contradict its Christian values, including substance use and profanity, which they argue could harm the university's reputation. The case will likely test the limits of creative rights in the context of trademark law.
The use of the fictional Los Angeles Waves in Netflix's Running Point has led Pepperdine University to sue Warner Bros. for trademark infringement, citing brand confusion.
Pepperdine claims that the show's details, including substance use and profanity, contradict the university's Christian values and misrepresent its branding.
The legal battle centers around the Rogers test, which allows fictional works to use real-life names as long as there’s no misleading implication of sponsorship.
Pepperdine's lawsuit against Netflix may challenge the boundaries of creative license in fiction, particularly how real-world names and branding are used in entertainment.
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