Supreme Court rules in favor of Cox Communications in copyright fight
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Cox Communications, holding that the internet service provider is not liable for copyright violations committed by its customers.
- Justice Clarence Thomas stated that Cox neither induced infringement nor provided services designed for infringement, despite record labels' challenges in protecting copyrights online.
- The ruling reversed a jury verdict and lower court decisions that had previously held Cox responsible, including a partially upheld $1 billion damages award that was later thrown out.
- Cox praised the decision, emphasizing that ISPs should not act as copyright enforcers, while music industry leaders expressed disappointment, arguing Cox knowingly facilitated piracy.
- The case arose from allegations that Cox failed to adequately deter or disconnect customers illegally downloading music, with Cox warning that adverse rulings could lead to widespread internet access disruptions.
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