Licensing

4 days ago (E)

Spotify and music publishers launch direct licensing portal. Spotify and the National Music Publishers' association announced Monday the launch of an Opt-In Portal enabling over 2,800 independent music publishers to negotiate direct licensing agreements for expanded audiovisual rights in the United States, marking a détente in a yearslong dispute over royalty payments. #Spotify #MusicIndustry #NMPA #Songwriters #Licensing #Streaming #Royalties https://www.perplexity.ai/...

Spotify and NMPA Announce Agreement to Expand Direct-Licensing Audiovisual Opportunities for Independent Publishers — Spotify

Today, Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) launched a new Opt-In Portal for NMPA members to enter into a direct license agreement for expanded audiovisual rights in the US. These new agreements mean higher royalty payouts for independent music publishers and songwrite..

https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-11-11/spotify-nmpa-independent-publisher-licensing/

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5 days ago

German court orders OpenAI to pay for song lyrics use. A Munich court ruled Tuesday that OpenAI violated German copyright law by using song lyrics to train and operate its ChatGPT chatbot without proper licensing, marking the first major judicial setback for the artificial intelligence company in Europe. #OpenAI #Copyright #AIRegulation #GEMA #Germany #MusicRights #AIandLaw #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #AIEthics https://www.dw.com/en/open...

OpenAI loses song lyrics copyright case in German court – DW – 11/11/2025

OpenAI lost a copyright infringement case in a lower German court for using popular song lyrics in its ChatGPT language model without paying royalties.

https://www.dw.com/en/openai-loses-song-lyrics-copyright-case-in-german-court/a-74698240

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26 days ago

Netflix signs Mattel and Hasbro for 'KPop Demon Hunters' toys Netflix announced Tuesday it has partnered with both Mattel and Hasbro as global co-master toy licensees for its blockbuster animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," marking what the companies describe as an industry-first dual licensing arrangement that underscores the massive commercial potential of the streaming giant's most successful original movie. #KPopDemonHunters #KPopDemonHuntersMerch #NetflixOriginal #MattelXHasbro #DualLicensing #DemonHuntersToys
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Netflix KPop Demon Hunters Toys Coming From Mattel and Hasbro in 2026

Netflic Kpop Demon Hunters toys coming from Mattel and Hasbro in 2026 under major licensing deal.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-kpop-demon-hunters-toys-games-mattel-hasbro-deal-1236405959/

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1 month ago

Tech giants bet on nuclear to power AI boom. AI’s soaring power needs are pushing Big Tech into nuclear—deals span reactor restarts, SMRs, and multi‑GW PPAs as policy tailwinds accelerate licensing and investment to secure clean, reliable baseload for data centers #AI #artificialintelligence #DataCenters #Energy #Nuclear #SMR #CleanEnergy #Grid #TechInvesting #Policy #ADVANCEAct #sustainability #Infra #PowerMarkets #CloudComputing https://www.perplexity.ai/...

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2 months ago

AI is reshaping music! Universal & Warner lead landmark AI licensing deals to protect artists. #music #AI #Licensing #InnovationAI is reshaping music! https://nexth.city/ainews/...

Landmark AI Licensing Deals Reshape the Music Industry: Universal, Warner Lead the Way Amid Legal Battles and an AI Music Explosion | Nexth City

Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are closing in on historic AI licensing deals with major tech firms amid a surge in AI-generated music an...

https://nexth.city/ainews/landmark-ai-licensing-deals-reshape-the-music-industry--universal--warner-lead-the-way-amid-legal-battles-and-an-ai-music-explosion