Last week FilmOn’s US debut Of HD streaming content for $10 a month attracted the attention of the broadcasting networks from where it gets its content. Friday in New York a lawsuit was filed against FilmOn alleging copyright infringement. just like Seattle based ivi TV, which is offering broadcast TV over the Internet for $4.99 a month, had been the week before.

The lawsuit was brought by a multitude of broadcasters, which include CBS, NBC, Universal Network Television, KNBC-TV, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Fox Television Stations, ABC Holding Company, and Disney Enterprises.

FilmOn service was originally launched in the U.K. in 2009. It said then that it had planned a month long trial in the U.S. with content from 30 TV channels and satellite channels including CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, as well as Russia Today, BBC News, RAI Sports, Dubai Sports and TVE Spain. The company says it also has deals with Los Angeles TV stations KTLA and KCAL. The service also offers VOD packages that can bump costs to nearly $25 a month.

Last month, ivi TV, which describes itself as a cable TV operator that delivers content over the Internet, filed suit in a federal court in Seattle attempting to stop broadcasters from bringing lawsuits against it. But a week later, a lineup of broadcasting heavyweights filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in New York.

Ivi TV CEO and founder Todd Weaver called the lawsuit a “predictable move by big media” that like to “stifle innovation and technology,” saying ivi TV, like other cable TV providers, pays licensing fees for their content.

“This is not about copyright, this is about competition,” Weaver said. “In an initial knee-jerk reaction, broadcasters fought against cable companies, then joined them. Broadcasters then fought against satellite companies, then joined them. Today, it is our turn. ivi TV pays broadcasters and we increase their viewership. Broadcasters charge more in advertising in return due to the increase in viewers.”

In FilmOn’s case, it’s not clear as whether the company is taking a similar track and claiming cable operator status.

FilmOn was founded by UK. financier Alki David says in FilmOn promotional materials as the UK.’s 45th richest man, a serial Internet entrepreneur and a shipping magnate. He also has, the company said, starred in several films and television series.

“Our platform is designed to be easily customized for broadcasters and advertisers who wish to get into the online broadcast business quickly and with minimal expense. FilmOn is currently in negotiations with all major cable providers and plans to provide complete syndicated cable television services throughout the U.S. in 2011,” said David.

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