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Intellectual Property

Mar. 10, 2026

Judge orders new filings in Epidemic Sound-Meta copyright suit

Epidemic Sound, a Swedish music production and licensing company, sued Meta in 2022 alleging the tech giant copied and distributed its music without a license through Facebook and Instagram features that allow users to copy, add and remix audio in videos.

A judge grilled both sides over competing summary judgment motions Monday and told them to resubmit filings in a $142 million copyright lawsuit brought by music licensing company Epidemic Sound against Meta Platforms.

Epidemic Sound, a Swedish music production and licensing company, sued Meta in 2022 alleging the tech giant copied and distributed its music without a license through Facebook and Instagram features that allow users to copy, add and remix audio in videos.

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