MGM v. Grokster: The U.S. Supreme Court Decision (2005)
Tuesday, 05 July 2005
On June 27, 2005 on a copyright ruling, nine justices of the Supreme Court agreed, in MGM v. Grokster, that the distributors of devices capable of both lawful and unlawful uses are liable for the infringing acts of third parties, where, as shown by clear expression or other affirmative steps, the distributors promote the infringement. Distinguishing Sony,
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