Lofgren Statement on Grokster Decision
June 27, 2005
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today offered the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. v. Grokster:
"Today's Grokster decision was a victory for copyright holders, but it was also a victory for the future of technology. The Supreme Court wisely zeroed in on conduct, not technology, by refusing to alter the Sony Betamax standard. I hope that this decision provides the clarity legitimate innovators need to develop new and exciting technologies without the incessant threat of copyright litigation."
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today offered the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. v. Grokster:
"Today's Grokster decision was a victory for copyright holders, but it was also a victory for the future of technology. The Supreme Court wisely zeroed in on conduct, not technology, by refusing to alter the Sony Betamax standard. I hope that this decision provides the clarity legitimate innovators need to develop new and exciting technologies without the incessant threat of copyright litigation."
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