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
Tag: Aereo
“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
“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
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
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
“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