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Bad news for Cox today. The courts have upheld a $25 million judgment against the cable provider for copyright infringements committed by its users. The judge ruled that, while Cox felt it was protecting its customers from extortion-like practices, turning a blind eye to piracy was not the way to go either.
Cox Communications is liable for the copyright infringements committed by its users and must pay $25 million in damages to music licensing outfit BMG. A federal court in Virginia has denied Cox's request for judgment as a matter of law or a new trial. On the upside, Cox will not be required to spy on its users using deep packet inspection.
Cox Communications is liable for the copyright infringements committed by its users and must pay $25 million in damages to music licensing outfit BMG. A federal court in Virginia has denied Cox's request for judgment as a matter of law or a new trial. On the upside, Cox will not be required to spy on its users using deep packet inspection.