Supreme Court rules in favor of Cox Communications in copyright case
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Cox Communications in a copyright case, stating that the internet service provider is not liable for copyright violations by its customers. The decision reverses a jury verdict and lower-court rulings, and is a significant win for Cox Communications, which provides internet service to over 6 million homes and businesses.
The Supreme Court has sided with Cox Communications in a copyright fight with record labels. The court ruled that Cox bears no liability for copyright violations by its customers. The case involved a lawsuit led by Sony Music Entertainment, which claimed Cox did not do enough to deter or cut off customers who downloaded music without paying. The court's decision reverses a jury verdict and lower-court rulings. Cox Communications provides internet service to over 6 million homes and businesses in over a dozen states. The company had warned of widespread disruptions in access if the justices ruled against it.
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