Universal Court Case: Sony Corp. Vs. Universal Studios

“Sony Corp. v. Universal City Studios” is a case against Sony and Universal Studios regarding the use of a video cassette recorder that can record television shows and other commercial content. Universal Studios sued Sony for the making of the VCR because it could copy commercial content illegally. Such as commercial content from Universal Studios. Universal Studios sued Sony for copyright infringement, which is the use of works protected by copyright laws without permission. The VCR was invented to record shows so people could watch them later because they couldn’t watch it when it was first broadcasted if that person was busy. Also if they didn't have time available to watch a tv show. The supreme court favored for the Sony Corporation because
section 271 states that one who sells a 'staple article' or commodity suitable for substantial non-infringing use is not liable for contributory copyright infringement.