Warner Music files suit against Ray-Ban's owner over music
The complaint alleges promotional social videos used copyrighted tracks by artists including Taylor Swift and Drake without permission, covering at least 427 works.
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What happened
Warner Music companies have sued Luxottica, the owner of Ray-Ban and Oakley, over promotional social media videos. The suit alleges the videos used songs by Taylor Swift, Drake, Rihanna and Charli xcx, along with Travis Scott clips, without authorisation. The alleged use spans at least 427 copyrighted works.
Why it matters
The claim centres on artists' music allegedly used without authorisation to promote sunglasses. The Warner Music companies are seeking to hold the eyewear owner accountable for that unlicensed use.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 5:47 PM ET: Warner Music brings a legal complaint against Ray-Ban's owner over unlicensed music in social media ads.
- Oct 13, 12:26 AM ET: Warner Music companies sue Luxottica, owner of Ray-Ban and Oakley, citing at least 427 copyrighted works used without permission.
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