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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