For two decades, contributory infringement ran on one premise: a provider that knew of user infringement and stayed online was liable. Cox v. Sony ended that on March 25, 2026. The Court reversed the $1 billion verdict against Cox and replaced knowledge-plus-inaction with an intent test. Plead on knowledge alone, and your complaint now fails.…
Jennifer H. Wu · Megan F. Raymond · Jennifer Rea Deneault · Stephen Accursio Maniscalco · Joshua Reich · Ariella Barel
Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP