Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment

Decided March 25, 2026. Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 24-171 · 607 U.S. ___ (2026)

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.

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