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Anthony Justice files 1st amended complaint v. Uncharted Labs
Read more: Anthony Justice files 1st amended complaint v. Uncharted LabsAnthony Justice filed the First Amended Complaint against Uncharted Labs d/b/a Udio, the music generator company. The amendment adds a claim for a DMCA anti-circumvention violation for alleged “stream ripping” tracks from YouTube videos. Justice and UMG Recordings added the same claim to their respective lawsuits against Suno.
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Suno moves to dismiss 3 claims by Anthony Justice. Suno allowed to file Sur-Reply in suit by UMG.
Read more: Suno moves to dismiss 3 claims by Anthony Justice. Suno allowed to file Sur-Reply in suit by UMG.Suno is in the news. First, it filed its motion to dismiss 3 of the claims filed by independent artist Anthony Justice: (1) output claim based on alleged violation of derivative work right, (2) DMCA anti-circumvention claim for “stream ripping” YouTube videos, and (3) an unfair competition claim under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. Suno’s…
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Uncharted Labs files to dismiss “stream ripping” DMCA anti-circumvention claim
Read more: Uncharted Labs files to dismiss “stream ripping” DMCA anti-circumvention claimUncharted Labs d/b/a Udio filed a motion to dismiss UMG Recordings’ Count 3 for alleged violations of the DMCA anti-circumvention provision. Similar to Suno in the Concord Music case, Udio argues that UMG’s “stream ripping” claim fails to state a claim because it misunderstands the DMCA anti-circumvention provision: “While section 1201 prohibits the act of…
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Second Circuit allows Suno, Udio to file amici brief even though oral argument already held on Feb. 5, 2024
Read more: Second Circuit allows Suno, Udio to file amici brief even though oral argument already held on Feb. 5, 2024The Second Circuit has allowed Suno and Udio to file their amicus brief in support of neither party in the case, Yout, LLC v. RIAA, a case involving “stream ripping” sound tracks from YouTube videos. The Second Circuit already held oral argument — back in February 2024, an appeal of a district court decision against…