WPIX, Inc. v. ivi, Inc., 691 F.3d 275 (Second Circuit August 27,
2012). Internet streaming company
streams live copyrighted television content without plaintiff copyright owners’
consent. District court issued preliminary injunction. Second Circuit affirmed principally on the grounds
that ivi is not a cable system and thus not entitled to a compulsory license in
an opinion that contains a detailed analysis of the statutory definition of
cable system and the legislative intent.
Applying the eBay standard, the Second Circuit affirmed the district
court’s finding of irreparable harm, balanced the hardships and found that
continuing ivi’s broadcasts would cause hardship to the plaintiffs and not
serve the public interest.
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