United States Supreme Court

One who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright, as shown by clear expression or other affirmative steps taken to foster infringement, going beyond mere distribution with knowledge of third-party action, is liable for the resulting acts of infringement by third parties.

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• Decided 06/27/2005
• Published 06/27/2005

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• United States Supreme Court

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