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U.S. Supreme CourtDecided March 25, 2026October Term 2025

Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment

Court's summary

Internet service provider Cox Communications neither induced its users’ infringement of copyrighted works nor provided a service tailored to infringement, and accordingly Cox is not contributorily liable for the infringement of Sony’s copyrights.

From the syllabus prepared by the Reporter of Decisions. Not part of the Court's opinion.

Docket
24-171
Date filed
March 25, 2026
Judges
Clarence Thomas

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