This presentation examines the landmark legal case Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., which played a pivotal role in shaping fair use doctrine and fostering innovation in copyright law. The case centered around Sony’s introduction of the Betamax video recorder and the question of whether consumers’ use of the device to record television programs constituted copyright infringement. The analysis highlights the court’s reasoning, the balance between protecting intellectual property and encouraging technological advancement, and the lasting impact this decision has had on media, technology, and user rights.