Court Upholds Netflix’s Right to Broadcast “Running Point” Despite Pepperdine University’s Trademark Claims

A recent ruling from the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California has allowed the release of Netflix’s new series, “Running Point,” despite Pepperdine University’s efforts to halt it over alleged trademark infringements. The university claimed that the series unlawfully uses its mascot name, the Waves, and school colors. The court found that the use by the show does not violate the Lanham Act, the federal statute concerning trademarks. The decision occurred just before the show’s scheduled debut, which features Kate Hudson as the head of a fictional basketball team, the “Los Angeles Waves.” For further details on the ruling, visit this report.