Universal Music Group Sues Believe for Alleged Copyright Infringement in Distribution of Altered Tracks

In a significant legal development, Universal Music Group and several major record labels have initiated a copyright lawsuit in a New York court against the French digital music distributor Believe and its subsidiary, TuneCore. The lawsuit contends that the companies have “blatantly” infringed copyrights by distributing remixed or “sped up” versions of popular tracks, allegedly without authorization. This content is reportedly being utilized widely across various social media platforms. The complainants argue that the unauthorized alterations of the songs constitute a form of rampant piracy, impacting the original works’ integrity and revenue. Further details regarding the case can be explored in the original article. Please note that the article may be behind a paywall, restricting full access to the complete report.