TVCatchup win court case against broadcasters
19-07-2011, 00:17
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TVCatchup win court case against broadcasters
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Originally Posted by Taken from TVCatchup.com forums
TVCatchup is pleased to announce that the litigation brought against them by ITV and others has failed, and that TVC can continue without the constant interference of a handful of disgruntled broadcasters.
The London High Court today announced that the service provided by www.tvcatchup.com in the form of the live TV streaming of core UK channels (BBC, ITV, Channels 4 & 5) is perfectly lawful, and that users of the website can continue to enjoy access to streamed content without the need for aerials, satellite dishes, additional cabling, additional TV sets and so forth.
There are a few questions yet to be answered in respect of some of the less popular channels operated by such broadcasters, and these have been referred to the European Court of Justice for clarification. Whilst this is barely significant, it is a protracted process that will take some years and will not affect users of this website.
The resultant groundbreaking judgment follows nearly a year and a half of intense activity by TVC’s legal team, and it means that the site can now resume development of unique features enjoyed by a membership fast approaching 5 million registered users, unhindered by the constant distraction of those broadcasters unwilling or unable to match the quality, convenience and choice enjoyed by users of the site.
TVCatchup would like to thank the Hon Mr Justice Floyd, our legal team, our staff, our commercial partners and, of course, our valued members, for their support, friendship, patience, loyalty and encouragement throughout a period of uncertainty - a period in time that is now firmly behind us. |
Brilliant service, very happy for them.
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21-07-2011, 10:35
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Re: TVCatchup win court case against broadcasters
It's not as clear cut as that post made out... http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/07...opyright_laws/
If I understand the article what the high court actually did was to provisionally decide that the service was legal, but deferred the final decision to Europe..
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21-07-2011, 11:43
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Re: TVCatchup win court case against broadcasters
The ruling actually seems to be the complete opposite of what TV Catchup are saying lol
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21-07-2011, 15:11
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Re: TVCatchup win court case against broadcasters
I use this at home when several programmes clash and have never had a problem.
They work across several platforms inc Smartphones, Wii, & IIRC PS3, (But not the XBOX 360 because it is a closed system).
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