USC Settles Sony Music’s $25M Social Media Copyright Suit
Blanket social media platform licenses do not protect commercial entities, exposing institutions to severe statutory damages for unlicensed synchronization.
Blanket social media platform licenses do not protect commercial entities, exposing institutions to severe statutory damages for unlicensed synchronization.
Analysis reveals no sound recording overlap in final album tracks, clearing West of major infringement claims.
Automated enforcement tools have identified millions of infringing commercial posts, prompting a wave of litigation against major brands using platform-provided audio libraries.