#Music rights

Born In The USA Secrets for Catalog Acquisition in 2026

The Hidden Complexity of Music Catalog Acquisition The world of music catalog acquisition is getting exponentially more sophisticated. Buyers no

Own your masters lose control of your catalog

The music business constantly whispers the same mantra to independent artists: own your masters. It sounds simple, and legally, it

So So Def drops $18m royalty lawsuit against Sony Music

In the often-turbulent world of music royalties and intellectual property disputes, the legal landscape frequently shifts, providing a new chapter

DSW settles music dispute with Sony Music over ads

A significant step forward has been made in the ongoing negotiations between Sony and a key retailer concerning the use

Music factory founder sues Williams for $30M trademark

The ongoing legal battle between Robert Clivillés and Freedom Williams isn’t just about millions of dollars; it’s also a high-stakes

Spotify partners with Kobalt for AI fan covers and remixes

The music industry is constantly evolving, but certain deals represent true shifts in power and technology. Recently, a significant agreement

Music Rights settle 95-song copyright case

The Score on Copyright: GMR Challenges Music Choice Over Lapsed Licensing The complex world of global music rights and licensing

Taylor Swift’s songs muted by Trump trolls on TikTok

When Pop Royalty Meets Political Troll: The Music Wars on TikTok The digital stage has become a battleground for culture,

BMG acquires Wolfmother frontman’s publishing and recordings

BMG Expands Global Reach with Significant Rights Acquisition In a move that solidifies its position at the forefront of global

SOCAN streamlines Canadian royalties by buying CMRRA

The landscape of music rights in Canada is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a commitment to ensuring that creators

Developers sue SoundPatrol over unpaid copyright software work

Soundpatrol recently stepped into the fascinating, and often fraught, intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights, forming a significant

Katy Perry condemns ‘firework’ military strikes video

When a song designed to inspire hope is used to soundtrack destruction, the resulting outrage can be deafening. Pop superstar

Musical AI tracks creators and pays them for using their content

The world of music is rapidly evolving, and with the rise of artificial intelligence-generated content, a fundamental question has emerged:

AI powers fair compensation in music rights

The music industry is currently navigating a seismic shift, where the rise of artificial intelligence promises incredible new creative tools

Elon Musk X and music publishers end legal war

The high-stakes legal battle between major entities has reached a surprising conclusion, marking an end to protracted litigation in federal

Cutting Edge scores Fast & Furious and Yellowstone music from Brian Tyler

In the high-stakes world of intellectual property and music rights, a truly monumental agreement has recently been finalized, setting a