Sampling Clarified? EU Court Rules On Kraftwerk Dispute
After 20 years Kraftwerk have been vindicated by the ECJ, who, in their judgment, have agreed that...
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Sheeran Sued For Copyright Infringement of Gaye’s and Townsend’s ‘Let’s Get It On’
Ed Sheeran is being sued for copyright infringement by Ed Townsend’s estate, who himself,...
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Spotify vs Apple: Anti-Competition Complaint Filed By Spotify
Spotify has filed a formal anti-competition complaint with the European Commission – the EU body...
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AG Gives Opinion On Kraftwerk Sampling
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YouTube’s Global Head of Music Warns of Article 13 Dangers
Lyor Cohen, YouTube’s Global Head of Music, has warned of the dangers surrounding Article 13 of...
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Copyright Protects Musical Style Following “Blurred Lines” Appeal
In a landmark US copyright case a federal appeals court has upheld the $5.3 million judgment...
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Landmark Ruling Boosts Writers and Publishers’ Streaming Royalty Rates
A landmark ruling passed by the United States Copyright Royalty Board late in January 2018 has...
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Eminem Wins Copyright Case Against NZ National Party
In September 2017 IP Harbour reported on the New Zealand High Court battle over the alleged...
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Lana Del Rey and Radiohead in Copyright Dispute
On 7 January 2018, US singer Lana Del Rey announced via Twitter that Radiohead were pursuing her...
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Universal and Facebook Agree Global Licensing Deal
Just before Christmas, Universal Music Group, which represents artists like Sam Smith and Katy...
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Mixcloud Agrees Direct Licensing Deal with Warner Music
Last month, Mixcloud announced a direct licensing deal with Warner Music, one of the big three...
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Taylor Swift Applies For Trade Marks To Further Her “Reputation”
After a recent social media blackout and a public legal battle over sexual assault claims, Taylor...
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