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Updated Map of US Copyright Suits v. AI companies (Oct. 19, 2025)
Read more: Updated Map of US Copyright Suits v. AI companies (Oct. 19, 2025)New total = 54 copyright suits against AI companies. We added Woulard v. Uncharted Labs d/b/a Udio, a case filed by independent music artists against the music generator company Uncharted Labs. This is the 3rd lawsuit against Uncharted Labs in the United States (others filed by UMG Recordings and Justice). DOWNLOAD PDF OF MAP WITH…
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New suit: Independent artists sue Uncharted Labs in Illinois. Suit No. 54 in US. Woulard v. Uncharted Labs
Read more: New suit: Independent artists sue Uncharted Labs in Illinois. Suit No. 54 in US. Woulard v. Uncharted LabsThe lawsuits are now coming fast and furious, with the third copyright lawsuit filed this week. But this one, Woulard v. Uncharted Labs, was filed in the Northern District of Illinois, the first copyright lawsuit against an AI company filed there. This suit brings the total number of U.S. copyright suits filed against AI companies…
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Perplexity AI changes counsel in Dow Jones case to Quinn Emanuel lawyers
Read more: Perplexity AI changes counsel in Dow Jones case to Quinn Emanuel lawyersPerplexity has switched law firms and lawyers who represent it in the case filed by Dow Jones. Judge Polk Failla approved the change: Perplexity AI, Inc. substitutes Andrew Schapiro of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP as counsel of record in place of Cameron Gibbs, James Day, Eugene Mar. and Michelle Kao of Farella Braun+…
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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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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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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,…
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Udio, Suno in talks to license music from labels. Settlement of copyright lawsuits now in play.
Read more: Udio, Suno in talks to license music from labels. Settlement of copyright lawsuits now in play.The Wall Street Journal reports that the AI music generator companies, Udio and Suno, are negotiating possible licenses separately with Universal Music Group, Warner, and Sony, respectively. If they reach a deal, the copyright lawsuits against Udio and Suno will likely be settled as a part of the deal. Related stories