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Federal Judge Denies Zeus Networks Bid to Dismiss Viacoms Lawsuit Over Nick Cannons Bad versus Wild Show

In a recent ruling, a federal judge has rejected Zeus Networks attempt to dismiss MTV owner Viacoms lawsuit regarding Nick Cannons new show, Bad versus Wild. The judges decision allows Viacoms trademark infringement claims to proceed, as the similar names and logos could potentially mislead fans into believing the show is associated with Wild N Out.

Viacom alleges that Zeus Network copied the entire format of Wild N Out, a long-running hip-hop comedy battle series that has been airing on MTV and VH1 for over two decades. The show features teams of comedians and rappers competing in freestyle raps and games. However, the judge dismissed Viacoms copyright claim, stating that it would effectively ban any copycat TV formats.

Zeus Networks legal team remains optimistic, believing they will prevail at summary judgment or trial, as they see no wrongdoing. Viacom has not publicly commented on the matter, but it is clear that they are prepared to continue the legal battle.

This legal dispute and public relations storm come as Nick Cannon faces backlash for his recent web show comments, in which he referred to the Democratic Party as the party of the KKK and expressed support for former President Trump. These remarks have sparked viral controversy and have put Cannon in a challenging position, both in court and online.

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