Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations

Thievery or Innovation? The Music Industry Grapples With A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
Some labels have sued A.I. music generators like Suno. Others have partnered with them. At least one has done both.
Why Dolly Parton Wouldn’t Let Elvis Presley Record ‘I Will Always Love You’

The New York Times – Music:
When Elvis Presley wanted to record the song, Parton made the hard-nosed decision to protect her ownership of her work.
Dolly Parton Was a Trailblazer in Business, Too

The New York Times – Music:
Her vision to launch businesses to bring fans closer while protecting her intellectual property was ahead of her time.
As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image

The New York Times – Business:
A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart.
‘Peanuts’ Music Owner Sues Interior Department and 3 Companies for Copyright Infringement

The New York Times – Business:
The owner of the “Peanuts” catalog would really like it if companies and the U.S. government stopped using its music without permission.
‘Peanuts’ Music Owner Sues Interior Department and 3 Companies for Copyright Infringement

The New York Times – Business:
The owner of the “Peanuts” catalog would really like it if companies and the U.S. government stopped using its music without permission.
As OpenAI Celebrates Court Win Against Musk, Other Challenges Lie Ahead

The New York Times – Business:
A jury’s rejection of Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI was a major hurdle crossed. But the maker of ChatGPT faces a list of other problems.
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Use of Her Image on TV Packaging

The New York Times – Business:
The pop star is suing the electronics giant for more than $15 million, accusing it of using her image without authorization.
Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music

The New York Times – Business:
Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.
Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules

The New York Times – Business:
Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
Judge Denies Salt-N-Pepa’s Attempt to Obtain Master Recordings

A federal judge agreed with Universal Music Group that the hip-hop act never owned the copyrights to its earliest work.
X Sues Music Publishers, Alleging ‘Collusion’ Over Licensing Deals

The social media platform says it was pressured into licensing agreements for songs “at inflated rates.” In 2023, publishers sued the company for copyright violations.