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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Category: Music
AG Gives Opinion On Kraftwerk Sampling
The German Advocate General, in a case concerning a two second sample of a song by German...
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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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NZ National Party “Snap Back To Reality” in Proceedings with Eminem
“Pretty Legal” isn’t a term recognised within the legal arena, however that is how New Zealand...
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Music Piracy Changes Course as Stream-Ripping Dominates
The practice of stream-ripping is the fastest growing and most prolific method of music piracy in...
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