Pepperdine University has sued Netflix, Inc and Warner Bros Entertainment Inc for trademark infringement The Christian university in California asserts in the lawsuit that the upcoming comedy series

A lawsuit filed by Pepperdine University against Netflix over Running Point, its soon-to-launch comedy series based on a semi-fictionalized Los Angeles pro basketball team named the Waves, accuses the streaming giant and production company Warner Bros.

Pepperdine University sued Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday, claiming their upcoming comedy series about a Los Angeles pro basketball team called the Waves violates the school's trademarks.

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.

Pepperdine says "Running Point," a Netflix comedy show starring Kate Hudson, stole the name and colors of its NCAA 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,

Ahead of its Netflix premiere on Feb. 27, Mindy Kaling's new sports comedy series 'Running Point' is already making waves.

Pepperdine University filed suit against Netflix and Warner Bros. for trademark infringement, alleging in federal court that the new comedy series “Running Point” centers on a fictional basketball team that resembles the university’s actual squad.