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UMG Recordings replies to Suno’s argument that “stream ripping” YouTube viddeos involves anti-copying measure, not access measure
Read more: UMG Recordings replies to Suno’s argument that “stream ripping” YouTube viddeos involves anti-copying measure, not access measureFascinating debate between UMG Recordings and Suno on the nature of YouTube’s rolling “cipher” protection for videos on YouTube. UMG wants to add a DMCA anti-circumvention violation claim to its complaint based on alleged “stream ripping” sound recordings from YouTube videos. UMG argues that YouTube’s cipher is a technological measure protected under the DMCA from…
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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…
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Judge Hellerstein allows UMG to file amended complaint w/ DMCA anti-circumvention claim for alleged stream ripping
Read more: Judge Hellerstein allows UMG to file amended complaint w/ DMCA anti-circumvention claim for alleged stream rippingUMG Recordings filed its First Amended Complaint v. Uncharted Labs d/b/a Udio. Similar to its proposed amended complaint against Suno, UMG added a claim for DMCA anti-circumvention violation for alleged “stream ripping” from YouTube videos. (Judge Saylor has yet to rule on UMG’s motion for leave in the Suno lawsuit.) DOWNLOAD UMG’S FIRST AM. COMPLAINT…
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Suno opposes Concord Music’s attempt to add DMCA anti-circumveniton violation. Suno says DMCA doesn’t prohibit circumention of anti-copying measure.
Read more: Suno opposes Concord Music’s attempt to add DMCA anti-circumveniton violation. Suno says DMCA doesn’t prohibit circumention of anti-copying measure.Suno filed its opposition to Concord Music’s attempt to amend the complaint to add a DMCA anti-circumvention violation. Suno argues that Concord Music has misread Section 1201: it does not prohibit circumventing an anti-copy measure, but instead, a measure that protects against access (1201(a)(1)). Measures designed to protect against copying are covered in only the…
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Judge Hellerstein grants extension of discovery in UMG v. Uncharted Labs
Read more: Judge Hellerstein grants extension of discovery in UMG v. Uncharted LabsAs stipulated jointly by the parties, Judge Hellerstein granted an extension to the scheduling order. Currently, UMG is seeking leave to amend to add an anti-circumvention violation under the DMCA due to alleged “stream ripping” of sound recordings on YouTube videos. Expect Judge Hellerstein to grant this motion. The parties requested 2 months more of…
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UMG Recordings seeks leave to amend complaint v. Udio (under seal) after doing so v. Suno
Read more: UMG Recordings seeks leave to amend complaint v. Udio (under seal) after doing so v. SunoUMG Recordings is seeking leave to amend their complaint against the music generator company Uncharted Labs d/b/a Udio. It’s probably similar to their addition of a DMCA anti-circumvention claim against Suno for alleged “stream ripping” of YouTube videos. But, for some reason, UMG has filed a motion to keep this motion under seal.
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UMG Recordings asks to amend complaint v. Suno to add DMCA anti-circumvention claim: Suno allegedly “stream ripped” music from YouTube videos, bypassing encryption
Read more: UMG Recordings asks to amend complaint v. Suno to add DMCA anti-circumvention claim: Suno allegedly “stream ripped” music from YouTube videos, bypassing encryptionUMG Recordings is asking Judge Saylor for leave to file a (First) Amended Complaint to add new allegations against Suno for allegedly “stream ripping” music files from YouTube videos, circumventing their encryption. The Complaint cited a report by Billboard “that revealed the existence of private datasets demonstrating how both Suno and Udio scraped music from…
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UMG Recordings v. Suno file joint motion to amend scheduling order. Also allow UMG to add DMCA CMI claim.
Read more: UMG Recordings v. Suno file joint motion to amend scheduling order. Also allow UMG to add DMCA CMI claim.It looks like the schedules are moving later in ways that will delay the next chance for any federal district court to rule on fair use in AI training. The parties in the UMG Recordings v. Anthropic case have just filed a joint motion allowing a change to the scheduling order in part to accommodate…
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Chief Judge Saylor gets Justice v. Suno. Judge Garnett gets Justice v. Udio.
Read more: Chief Judge Saylor gets Justice v. Suno. Judge Garnett gets Justice v. Udio.The initial assignments have been made. Chief Judge Saylor was assigned Justice v. Suno; he already presides over UMG Recordings v. Suno in Boston. Judge Garnett was assigned Justice v. Uncharted Labs dba Udio in the Southern District of New York. There’s another suit against Udio in the same district, UMG Recordings v. Uncharted Labs,…