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Tag: Publishing
Patrick Moxey’s publishing company must cease using ‘Ultra’ name within 6 months as Sony wins trademark battle
Patrick Moxey’s independent publishing company, Ultra International Music Publishing (UIMP), will have to change its name on orders from a…
Sony Music wins trademark battle over use of ‘Ultra’ name by Patrick Moxey’s independent publishing company
Patrick Moxey’s independent publishing company, Ultra International Music Publishing (UIMP), will have to change its name on orders from a…
Arden Records launches publishing division to support lo-fi artists
Arden Records, which describes itself as an “artist-first lo-fi music label,” has expanded its business with the launch of a…
Kobalt estimates $1bn+ in publishing royalties go uncollected each year. Its new platform, KOSIGN, helps indie songwriters collect their share.
Kobalt says it represents, on average, over 35% of the top 100 songs and albums in the US and the…
Primary Wave Music strikes publishing admin deal with Grammy winner Jimmy Webb
Primary Wave Music has signed a new marketing and publishing administration agreement with Grammy-winning songwriter and performer Jimmy Webb. The…
T-Pain sells publishing catalog and select masters to HarbourView Equity Partners
HarbourView Equity Partners has agreed to acquire the publishing catalog and select masters of artist, producer and songwriter T-Pain. T-Pain…
Sony Music asks court to dismiss copyright lawsuit filed by Patrick Moxey’s Ultra Music Publishing
Sony Music Entertainment has asked a court in New York to dismiss a lawsuit filed at the end of 2024…
Sony generated $2.70 billion from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q4, as ATEEZ topped firm’s global sales chart
Sony’s global music rights operation – across recorded music and music publishing – generated USD $2.70 billion in the three…
Sony Music Publishing renews global deal with K-Pop specialist The Hello Group Publishing
The Hello Group Publishing and Sony Music Publishing Benelux have renewed a multi-year creative partnership. The deal will see SMP…