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Cox Appeals to Supreme Court Over Copyright Liability Ruling

8/30/2025

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Cox Communications requested the US Supreme Court to declare ISPs not liable for users' copyright infringement.
This case originates from a 2018 lawsuit by over 50 record labels alleging Cox ignored piracy notifications.
The Fourth Circuit upheld some liability but reversed a $1 billion penalty against Cox.
Sony contends that Cox prioritized profits over adherence to copyright laws.

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Story summary

Cox Communications requested the US Supreme Court to declare ISPs not liable for users' copyright infringement.
This case originates from a 2018 lawsuit by over 50 record labels alleging Cox ignored piracy notifications.
The Fourth Circuit upheld some liability but reversed a $1 billion penalty against Cox.
Sony contends that Cox prioritized profits over adherence to copyright laws.