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Intellectual Property

Apr. 3, 2013

Appeals court denies an injunction against company that streams broadcast shows online

An upstart New York startup that streams broadcast TV shows over the Internet to paying customers while the programs are still airing might be operating legally, a federal appellate panel held Monday.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A New York startup that streams broadcast TV shows over the Internet to paying customers while the programs are still airing might be operating legally, a federal appellate panel held Monday.


The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel voted 2-1 to deny a preliminary injunction that would block the practice, affirming a district judge. WNET 13 v. Aereo Inc., 12-2786 (2nd Cir., April 1, 2013). <...

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