Supreme Court Rules on ISP Copyright Liability in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment
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Summary
The Supreme Court case Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment addresses whether Internet service providers can be held liable for copyright infringement committed by their users. The case involves major music copyright owners seeking to hold Cox Communications responsible for copyright infringement occurring on its network. The opinion examines the legal standards for secondary liability of ISPs under copyright law and the application of safe harbor provisions in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Key quotes
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COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC., et al., PETITIONERS v. SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, et al.
on writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Several major music copyright owners, including a leading entertainment company, sought to hold an Internet service provider responsible for copyright infringement committed by its users.
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