The Briefing: Pepperdine’s Trademark Claim Against Netflix in “Running Point” Case Goes Under For Good
Published: June 5, 2026
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down Pepperdine’s trademark lawsuit against Netflix, the ruling on Netflix’s motion to dismiss, and what the decision says about the Rogers test after Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products.
In this episode, they cover:
- Why Pepperdine challenged Netflix’s use of “Waves”
- How the court viewed the name in an expressive work
- What the ruling means for the Rogers test after Jack Daniel’s
Tune in for a clear look at where trademark law and entertainment branding collide.
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