Tag: rights

Tag: rights

Publishers acquire stake in rock song at center of landmark termination rights case as they plan to pursue Supreme Court challenge
The publishers said they acquired Robert Resnik's stake as they seek to ask the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit's January ruling. Source...

Deezer licenses AI music detection technology to Hungarian rights organization EJI
CMO becomes first in Hungary to deploy Deezer's AI detection tech. Source...

Symphonic acquires music distribution and YouTube monetization platform Distro Nation
Jon Baltz, CEO and Co-Founder of Distro Nation, will join Symphonic’s executive team as Head of UGC & Rights Management, along with his team. Source...

Tina Turner music interests acquired by Pophouse in ‘strategic transaction’ with BMG
Deal with BMG also covers the late superstar's Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. Source...

Primary Wave partners with estate of Eartha Kitt, acquiring music catalog and name & likeness rights
Deal includes the singer's 17 studio albums, eight live albums and more than 50 singles, including Santa Baby. Source...

BMG sues Anthropic for infringement, alleging AI firm’s $380B valuation was built on ‘stolen copyrighted works’
BMG Rights Management has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic, the AI giant behind the Claude AI chatbot. Source...

Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView
Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer. Source...

BMG acquires publishing and recording catalog of UK new wave band A Flock of Seagulls
The deal covers the ownership of US publishing rights and a participation in publishing income of the band’s catalog globally. Source...

Dionne Warwick sues rights company over alleged ‘pilfering of millions’ in royalty income
Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation previously sued the singer, claiming it is owed "hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars." Source...