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Warner Music Sues Luxottica Over 427 Songs
Warner Music claims Luxottica used 427 of its songs without permission in social media posts.
In brief
Warner Music claims Luxottica used 427 of its songs without permission in social media posts. Warner Music Group sued Luxottica Group for allegedly using 427 copyrighted works in social media posts without license. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Warner Music Sues Luxottica
Warner Music Group sued Luxottica Group S.p.A. and five affiliated companies for alleged use of 427 works in social media posts.
Lawsuit Filed October 9
The lawsuit was filed on October 9 in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against Luxottica Group S.p.A. and five affiliated companies.
Law Firm ECBAWM
Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel (ECBAWM) represents Warner Music Group in the lawsuit.
Defendants Listed
The defendants include Luxottica of America, Oakley, Costa Del Mar, Eye Buy Direct, and Chapter 4 Corp.
Alleged Unlicensed Use
Luxottica’s brands allegedly set social media videos to Warner-controlled music without a license or payment.
Artists Involved
The works allegedly include recordings and compositions by Miley Cyrus, Led Zeppelin, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Charli xcx, and Fleetwood Mac.
Platform Rules Ignored
Luxottica allegedly ignored Instagram, Meta, TikTok, and YouTube rules requiring licenses for copyrighted music in posts.
What to remember
Warner Music Group sued Luxottica Group for allegedly using 427 copyrighted works in social media posts without license.
