Intellectual Property Protection

Intellectual property protection as it relates to the music industry, including copyrights, trademarks, and IP litigation.

As Catalog Acquisition Matures, Open On Sunday Offers a Fresh Approach for IP Owners

Paul Resnikoff

March 12, 2023

Photo Credit: Open On Sunday As high-profile – and high-value – catalog deals continue to pour in, Open On Sunday (OOS) is working to make faster and more musician-friendly transactions the norm. Despite ris... Read More...

Second MediaMuv Scammer Accepts Plea Deal in $23 Million Royalty-Theft Case

Dylan Smith

February 7, 2023

Photo Credit: David Veksler MediaMuv fraudster Jose Teran, who was in 2021 accused of stealing $23 million worth of royalties by falsely claiming ownership of more than 50,000 songs, has accepted a plea deal.... Read More...

Gibson and Heritage Officially Settle Years-Long Trademark Dispute: ‘Gibson Can Move Forward and Focus on Innovation With Confidence’

Dylan Smith

January 30, 2023

Photo Credit: Nicholas Lazarine Gibson Brands and Heritage Guitar have officially finalized a settlement agreement in their years-running legal battle over alleged trademark infringement. Nashville-headquar... Read More...

Bad Bunny Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Heading For Settlement

Ashley King

January 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Kevin9625Ja / CC by 4.0 The Bad Bunny copyright infringement lawsuit over the track "Safaera" may be coming to a close. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 by AOM Music, Inc. The suit claims that "Sa... Read More...

Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy Over Soundalike Voice Featured In ‘Betty (Get Money)’ — ‘A Deliberate and Nearly Indistinguishable Imitation’

Dylan Smith

January 27, 2023

Rick Astley performing live. Photo Credit: Wjack12 Rick Astley is officially suing Yung Gravy, Dillon Francis, and others over “Betty (Get Money),” which allegedly contains a “nearly indistinguishable” – and ... Read More...

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Black Eyed Peas, BMG Take Legal Action Following ‘Pooping Unicorns’ Parody

Ashley King

January 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Mika Väisänen / CC by 4.0 BMG alleges that a gaggle of slime-pooping unicorn dolls have ripped off a Black Eyed Peas hit song. Music publisher BMG Rights Management is suing toymaker MGA Entert... Read More...

Getty Images sues Stability AI copyright infringement

Getty Images Sues AI Artwork Generator Alleging Massive Copyright Infringement

Ashley King

January 17, 2023

Photo Credit: Note Thanun Getty Images says it has started legal proceedings against AI artwork generator Stable Diffusion. The lawsuit was filed this week in the UK in London's High Court and alleges "Stabi... Read More...

Dr. Dre Selling Catalog Rights to Universal Music Group, Shamrock in Reported $200 Million-Plus Deal

Paul Resnikoff

January 11, 2023

Dr. Dre's seminal The Chronic: is it part of this juicy deal? Dr. Dre has reportedly sold a sizable chunk of his music rights — at a juicy multiple — to Shamrock Holdings and Universal Music Group. Outrageou... Read More...

Federal Judge Refuses to Reconsider Jury’s Verdict In Cardi B ‘Back Tattoo’ Lawsuit

Dylan Smith

December 28, 2022

Photo Credit: Court Documents A federal judge has officially refused to reconsider the jury’s verdict in the much-publicized “back tattoo” lawsuit filed against Cardi B. Judge Cormac J. Carney today denied ... Read More...

VEVA Sound Is Partnering With Universities to Help the Next Generation of Musicians Prevent Missing Credits and Unmatched Royalties

Paul Resnikoff

December 8, 2022

Photo Credit: Thomas Crabtree The music industry’s much-discussed credits problem has caused musicians to miss out on billions in owed payments. Now, VEVA Sound is partnering with universities to help the nex... Read More...

Naxos Founder Klaus Heymann Talks About the Evolution of Classical Music Through the Era of Digital Streaming

Paul Resnikoff

December 7, 2022

Photo Credit: Klaus Heymann © HNH International Ltd Klaus Heymann, founder of the Naxos classical label, discusses digital distribution, supporting new artists, and classical education in a drastically changi... Read More...

Condé Nast Scores Restraining Order Against Drake and 21 Savage Over Unauthorized Vogue Issue

Dylan Smith

November 10, 2022

A Condé Nast magazine display in London. Photo Credit: Toa Heftiba Earlier this week, Condé Nast sued Drake and 21 Savage over a fake Vogue issue that they allegedly released as part of a promotional campaign... Read More...