Music Copyright Infringement Settlement?

Question

Hi, I have been contacted by a company and they claim that we have their music content playing in the background of a video that has been provided by our product supplier for our website. I have checked the audio and they are correct.

They have asked for a settlement amount(license fee) for the use of their audio content.

We did not create the content and it was provided to us by our supplier and we simply hosted them on our website for customer information.

After receiving the email I removed the stated material from our website. however they wish to speak to the supplier of the content and if they are unable to resolve the matter with them, they want us to settle this "license fee". I am not an expert in copyright infringement but should we have to pay this amount? We removed the content after we were informed of using their material. They are a US company and we are a UK company. Is this something that i should be worried about? Could they sue us? Please comment and i will update on what information you may need

Thank you.

Answer 1

Yes, they can sue you, because you did infringe on their copyright. Right now, they are willing to accept that you had innocent intentions. Your best bet is to provide the name of the supplier, and hope that the company will only go after your supplier.

Answer 2

Yes, you can be sued. You should probably consult with a local attorney. You want them dealing with the supplier, not you. If they can't resolve it with the supplier, they're going to want whatever fees from you, then it's going to be your problem to go after the supplier instead if you want.

Answer 3

The answer is "NO." that is for the reason that each Tom and Jim certainly do not have the ability to participate wholly and meaningfully in the litigation. Their multiple persona disease will render every of them incompetent to testify, the answer pleadings, or otherwise. On the grounds that of this, the lawsuit shall be pushed aside.