Pepperdine University v. Netflix Inc

Summary

Pepperdine University sues Netflix, Warner Bros., and Kaling International for trademark infringement.

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Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Kaling International, Inc. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc Netflix Inc Pepperdine University

Docket entries

1. #852026-05-29

   -Transcript

2. 2026-05-29

   Notice of Filing Transcript

3. #842026-05-26

   Designation of Record on Appeal

4. #832026-05-26

   -Transcript Order Form (G-120)

5. #822026-05-15

   NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 26-3131 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals [81] as to Plaintiff Pepperdine University. (iv)

6. #812026-05-11

   NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiff Pepperdine University. Appeal of Order on Motion to Dismiss,, [77], Judgment,, [79]. (Appeal Fee - $605 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42232227.) (Iancu, Andrei)

7. #802026-04-22

   REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (Attachments: # (1) Judgment) (gk)

8. #792026-04-15

   JUDGMENT by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela, Related to: Order on Motion to Dismiss, 77 On March 31, 2026, the Court entered an Order Granting Defendants' Motion to 18 Dismiss, and ordering Plaintiff to file either a second amended complaint, or a Notice of Intent to Stand on First Amended Complaint. Doc # 77. On April 14, 2026, Plaintiff filed a Notice of Intent to Stand on First Amended Complaint, requesting that the Court enter a final appealable order. In light of the foregoing, IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that judgment is hereby entered in favor of Defendants, and the action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The court orders that such judgment be entered. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (es)

9. #782026-04-14

   Notice of Intent to Stand on First Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Pepperdine University. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Iancu, Andrei)

10. #772026-03-31

    ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela: The Court ORDERS as follows: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss [40] is GRANTED. The First Amended Complaint is DISMISSED with leave to amend. Plaintiff shall file a second amended complaint, attempting to cure the deficiencies, or a Notice of Intent to Stand on First Amended Complaint, no later than 4/14/2026. Defendants shall file their answer to the second amended complaint or a motion pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 no later than 5/5/2026. See document for further details. (gk)

11. 2026-01-23

    Amend/Correct AND For Order AND For Order

12. #762026-01-20

    ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO STAY DISCOVERY [43] DENYING MOTION FOR ORDER FOR A SCHEDULING CONFERENCE [59] AND DENYING MOTION TO AMEND CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE [66] by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. The court GRANTS Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery, and orders that discovery is STAYED pending this Court's ruling on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. The Motion for Order for a Scheduling Conference and the Motion to Amend Case Management Schedule are therefore DENIED as moot. (iv)

13. #752026-01-07

    (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. The Court finds that Defendant's Motion to Amend Case Management Schedule [66], set for hearing on January 9, 2026, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; Local Rule 7-15. Accordingly, the motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. No appearances are necessary on this date. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mal) TEXT ONLY ENTRY

14. #742026-01-07

    (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. The Court finds that Defendants Motion to Amend Case Management Schedule [66], set for hearing on January 9, 2026, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; Local Rule 7-15. Accordingly, the motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. No appearances are necessary on this date. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY

15. 2026-01-07

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

16. 2025-12-18

    Discovery Hearing AND For Order re Discovery Matter

17. 2025-09-30

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

18. 2025-06-23

    Generic Text Only Entry

19. 2025-06-17

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

20. 2025-03-10

    Appear Pro Hac Vice

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