SF demands half a million from 3+
The dispute between Swiss Television (SF) and the new private broadcaster 3+ is currently being heard by the Commercial Court of the Canton of Zurich. SRG representatives have called for an immediate ban on the new private broadcaster’s slogan.
The dispute between Swiss Television (SF) and the new private channel 3+ is currently before the Commercial Court of the Canton of Zurich. According to a report in the online edition of the Tages-Anzeiger, SRG representatives demanded an immediate ban on the slogan "Das junge Schweizer Fernsehen" (Young Swiss Television) and claimed a value in dispute of CHF 500,000. 3+, as a free rider of SF, was gaining an advantage with the slogan that was not based on its own performance. The lawyers for 3+ requested that the claim be dismissed. There are no areas in which the two channels meet. 3+ shows entertainment and does not offer a public service and is therefore not a free rider. They were also surprised that SF was trying to put obstacles in the way of its small competitor.
After the two parties had presented their positions, settlement negotiations were initiated. For the time being, however, without result. As SF spokesman Urs Durrer told SDA, the negotiations are to be continued. The district court has given the opposing parties 30 days to reach an agreement. If no agreement is reached, the court will decide.
After the two parties had presented their positions, settlement negotiations were initiated. For the time being, however, without result. As SF spokesman Urs Durrer told SDA, the negotiations are to be continued. The district court has given the opposing parties 30 days to reach an agreement. If no agreement is reached, the court will decide.
