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The Everybody Hates Chris comedian was recently hit by a lawsuit from Regina Kimbell, who alleged that he stole ideas from her TV show My Nappy Roots in 2007.
Kimbell subsequently moved to have the movie banned, although it was later handed a limited release on October 9. However, after watching both productions, a judge has now given Rock the green light to distribute his picture nationwide, Contactmusic reports.
US District Judge Dale Fischer concluded that the two documentaries "don't seem to be made for the same audience", adding that portions of them "are not similar at all".
In response to the ruling, Kimbell vowed to press on with her lawsuit, in which she accuses Rock of copyright infringement and unfair competition. She is seeking $5m (£3.3m) in damages.
Her attorney Reginald K. Brown added: "We always knew that it would be tough getting the judge to grant a request for a preliminary injunction. We are looking forward to going to trial."
A trial date has yet to be set. Meanwhile, Good Hair will open across the US on October 23.
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