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Tag: Aereo

Matthew David Brozik
Posted on December 1, 2021 Humor

Digital Analogy: Behind the Scenes of Aereo

"Judge Roberts, I remember Sputnik. I knew Sputnik. Sputnik was a friend of mine. Judge Roberts, the respondent’s system is no Sputnik." Read more

Posted on June 17, 2021 Distribution systems

“Aereo” smiths (part two)

In part one of this post I laid out the following propositions:  (a) We operate in a common-law system, so want and expect judges to... Read more

Posted on May 25, 2021 Distribution systems

“I don’t even own a TV”—Aereo (Part Two)

Familiarity of the reader with Part One is presumed. As I read the Second Circuit decision, I was pleased—for reasons I can’t quite, and won’t bother... Read more

Matthew David Brozik
Posted on November 2, 2019 Distribution systems

Aereo (Part One): Angry Like (a) Fox

So: Aereo, right? Kind of a big deal. You might want to read about it. Maybe we should write something about it. Let’s work backward,... Read more

Posted on July 22, 2014July 24, 2014 Distribution systems

Aereo, FilmOn, and the “Shimmer” of maybe-unlawfully-clever digital entertainment delivery

Those of you of a certain age will remember the classic SNL parody commercial for “New Shimmer“: It’s kind of the same thing with Aereo,... Read more

Posted on May 1, 2014June 30, 2014 Distribution systems

“Aereo” smiths (part one)

UPDATE, June 25, 2014:  The Supreme Court has ruled.  [Still, read this.  Then read this. — RDC] If you are a real IP lawyer, or... Read more

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The question of whether consumers are likely to be confused is the signal inquiry that determines if a trademark infringement claim is valid. I write here about trademark law, copyright law, brands, free speech (mostly as it relates to the Internet and social media). That may sound like a lot, but it's just a blog.

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