Cox Communications filed a Supreme Court reply brief in their ongoing copyright dispute with Sony Music Entertainment, ahead of a November 22nd conference that will determine if the Supreme Court will review the case.

Key points from Cox's reply brief:

• Cox argues against requirements to terminate internet access for entire households based on just a few infringement accusations
• The ISP challenges the Fourth Circuit's ruling that would force them to disconnect hospitals, universities, and regional ISPs
• Cox highlights a "three-way circuit conflict" that needs resolution regarding ISP liability and policing requirements
• The brief disputes the plaintiffs' definition of "willful" infringement and recklessness
• Cox claims Sony's approach would require disconnecting 57,000 homes and businesses over two years after just two infringement accusations

Cox urges immediate Supreme Court review, stating that further "percolation" of the issue in lower courts will only worsen the situation. They argue that clear guidelines are needed to prevent ISPs from being forced to disconnect entire communities based on limited copyright infringement accusations.

The Supreme Court's November 22nd conference will determine whether to review the case or let the current liability ruling stand. The decision could have significant implications for how ISPs handle copyright infringement claims and internet access termination policies.

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