Viacom sues Cablevision over its TV-streaming Optimum for iPad app

Just as Viacom took a break from courtroom battles over Time Warner Cable’s iPad app the media giant has filed a lawsuit against Cablevision, claiming the Optimum for iPad app does not have the right to stream its channels. Viacom wants a new agreement before it sees its content appear on new screens , while Cablevision believes the delivery method it uses to get content to the app makes it the same as any cable box in a customer’s house. We’ll have a look at the actual lawsuit in a moment, check after the break for a quick statement from Viacom about why it’s going this route. Continue reading Viacom sues Cablevision over its TV-streaming Optimum for iPad app Viacom sues Cablevision over its TV-streaming Optimum for iPad app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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