UK streaming TV service, TVCatchUp, is claiming a legal victory over channels that were trying to close down the service.
TVCatchUp provides streams of dozens of channels optimised for iPhone and iPad.
It says a judge in London has ruled that it can carry on relaying "all popular, core" channels. Here's what the company says on its forum:
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 broadcasters.You can follow IJSMblog on Twitter and Facebook
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 site 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 process that will take some years and will not affect users of this website.
The resultant groundbreaking judgment results from 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.
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