Sony Develops Tech to Identify Original Music in AI Songs
Sony Group develops new technology to identify original music in AI-generated songs, helping protect copyright and intellectual property rights for artists and songwriters....
Blackstone Acquires Citrin Cooperman for $2 Billion
Blackstone leads $2 billion acquisition of majority stake in Citrin Cooperman, the accounting firm that has valued over $15.5 billion in music catalogs for major...
.MUSIC Domain Launch: Major Milestone
.MUSIC top-level domain launches after decade-long battle, offering verified digital identity for music industry. Major artists and brands secure domains while 1 million free registrations...
Black Artist Sues Urban Outfitters for Copyright Infringement
Los Angeles photographer Abdullah Webster sues Urban Outfitters, Penske Media, and Mariah Angeliq for unauthorized commercial use of his copyrighted photographs....
FAMU Hosts Regional Event On Research Security
Florida A&M University hosts a White House-sponsored webinar on research security featuring OSTP director Kelvin Droegemeier addressing intellectual property protection and cybersecurity threats....
Attorney Ben Crump and George Clinton Meeting
Attorney Ben Crump and funk legend George Clinton plan a news conference outside Sony Music headquarters to address intellectual property theft involving Black artists, focusing...
Michael Huppe, SoundExchange President and CEO Statement
SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe praises Shira Perlmutter's appointment as Register of Copyrights, citing her extensive IP experience....
Estate of Michael Jackson Responds to ABC News Special
Michael Jackson's estate publicly denounces ABC's upcoming special 'The Last Days of Michael Jackson,' citing unauthorized use of copyrighted materials and IP violations....
New $2 Billion SIP Entertainment Fund Launches Focused on IP
New $2 billion Strategic Intellectual Property Entertainment Fund launches with focus on acquiring and developing entertainment IP across music, film, and digital media in US...
Rightscorp Attacks Copyright Infringement
Rightscorp announces closing over 100,000 copyright infringement cases, representing 33% growth. The company collects settlements from 140+ ISPs....
Rightscorp Reports Surge in Billboard Chart Representation
Rightscorp reports major surge in Billboard chart representation, including a #1 Hot 100 hit, while expanding copyright protection services for recording studios and artists....
Rightscorp & Royalty Network Combat Copyright Infringement
Rightscorp partners with The Royalty Network to combat online copyright infringement for artists including Beyoncé, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar....
Royalty Exchange Partners with ICAP Patent Brokerage
Royalty Exchange partners with ICAP Patent Brokerage to auction patent royalties online, expanding beyond music into tech IP investments for alternative asset buyers....
Copyright Rules Extend Musicians’ Protections to 70 Years
New UK copyright rules extend protection for musicians from 50 to 70 years, introducing session funds, clean slate provisions, and use-it-or-lose-it clauses....
Top 5 Reasons Indie Artists Need an Entertainment Lawyer
Entertainment lawyer Greg Bloom shares the top 5 reasons indie artists need legal representation, from protecting intellectual property to maximizing revenue opportunities....
ole Adds $135-Million for Acquisitions
Music rights company Ole secures $135 million in debt financing from 7 U.S. banks for intellectual property acquisitions. Recent purchases include music assets from Timbaland...
Does Walgreens and Macy’s Owe Drake Money for YOLO?
Drake calls out Walgreens and Macy's for selling YOLO merchandise without permission, demanding they 'chill or cut the cheque' for using his famous motto....
Jury Trial Set in Baisden’s Copyright Infringement Case
Radio host Michael Baisden's copyright infringement trial begins Feb 14, 2011, against companies that allegedly sold unauthorized DVDs based on his bestselling novels The Maintenance...