Comedians Strike Legal Blow Against Pandora in Copyright Dispute Over Streaming Content

A legal battle is unfolding between a consortium of comedians and companies that license their routines and Pandora Media LLC. They have petitioned a California federal judge to issue a partial summary judgment for copyright infringement, asserting that Pandora has been using their material without proper authorization. On the same day, Pandora contended that it holds implied “pass-through licenses” which permit the broadcast of the disputed routines. This key confrontation underscores an ongoing struggle in intellectual property rights within the entertainment industry. For more details on the case, visit Law360’s full article.