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Laffapalooza Sues Apple and Tubi Over Comedy Streams

Laffapalooza sued Apple, Tubi, distributor Urban Home Entertainment, and producer Marcus Joseph King over allegedly unauthorized streaming of its comedy films, including Jamie Foxx Presents Laffapalooza. The October 2 Georgia federal complaint alleges that King licensed the works to the distributor without authority and that the films then appeared on streaming platforms. Laffapalooza also asks the court to resolve its ownership dispute with King. The claims have not been decided.

CopyrightOctober 7, 2026

Pepperdine Challenges Running Point Trademark Dismissal on Appeal

Pepperdine filed its Ninth Circuit opening brief in the trademark dispute over Netflix's Running Point, whose fictional basketball team uses the Waves name. The university argues that the show's team identity and promotional uses of Waves function as branding, not just elements of an expressive work. The October 2 brief challenges the district court's dismissal of claims against Netflix, Warner Bros., and Kaling International. It is Pepperdine's appellate argument, not a new ruling.

TrademarkOctober 7, 2026

Yellowstone Faces a New Copyright Suit

Writer Lauren J. Salkin sued Taylor Sheridan, Paramount, NBCUniversal, 101 Studios, and Elevate Entertainment, alleging that Yellowstone copied protected elements from her proposed series Sovereign Nation.

CopyrightAugust 26, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters Draws a Suit from Demon Hunter

Christian metal band Demon Hunter, through its company Hyde Lane, sued Netflix, Netflix Studios, and AEG Presents over the KPop Demon Hunters name as the film brand expands into music, merchandise, and a planned global concert tour.

TrademarkAugust 19, 2026