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Locast Answers Broadcasters’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, Hits Back With Counterclaims Alleging Antitrust Violations
Online streaming service provider Locast has answered the copyright infringement complaint filed against it by a group of U.S. broadcast television networks. Included with Locast’s answer are six counterclaims alleging the broadcasters have violated federal antitrust laws and state unfair competition laws.
Broadcasters File Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Online Streaming Service Locast
A group of U.S. broadcast television networks have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Locast, a free online streaming service offering local, over-the-air television. The broadcasters claim Locast is infringing their exclusive rights to perform copyrighted works publicly. Locast’s service operates under a belief that its unauthorized retransmission of copyrighted content is not an infringement because Locast is covered by an exemption provided to nonprofit organizations under the Copyright Act.