Spotify hit with cease and desist from music publishers alleging ‘direct infringement’

Spotify hit with cease and desist from music publishers alleging ‘direct infringement’

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Spotify is being accused of engaging in “direct infringement by hosting unlicensed musical works in its lyrics, videos and podcasts” by the National Music Publishers Association. In a new letter sent to the music streaming service this week, the NMPA alleges that Spotify “distributes music videos and podcasts using musical works without the consent of or compensation.”

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