Meta Accused Of Stealing Swedish Label’s Music A 2nd Time

By Editorial Team

A Swedish music label has once again accused Meta of copyright infringement, alleging that the social media giant continues to allow users to incorporate its recordings into Reels and other videos on Facebook and Instagram without proper licensing. This marks the second time the label has taken legal action against Meta for such violations.

The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, asserts that Meta has not ceased its practices despite the initial lawsuit. The Swedish label claims that Meta is actively encouraging users to use its music without obtaining the necessary licenses.

The case involves Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and Instagram Inc. The legal action has attracted attention from prominent law firms, including BraunHagey & Borden, Latham & Watkins, and Pryor Cashman.

The lawsuit raises significant intellectual property and copyright concerns in the digital age, highlighting the challenges faced by content creators and rights holders in protecting their work from unauthorized use on social media platforms.

Meta’s response to the allegations and the legal proceedings are awaited as the case unfolds in court. The outcome of this lawsuit could have broader implications for how social media companies handle copyrighted material on their platforms.