Concord vs. X Copyright Battle Could Stretch Into 2026 As Legal Timeline Unfolds
The copyright lawsuit between Concord Music and X (formerly Twitter) is expected to extend into 2026, according to the court's initial case management order.
X logo on smartphone screen
Key Timeline Details:
- Filed: June 2023
- Amended Pleadings Deadline: November 13, 2024
- Discovery Completion: July 17, 2025
- Expert Depositions Deadline: January 15, 2026
- Final Motions: Through April 2026
- Expected Trial Length: 15 days
Current Status: While X successfully had part of the suit dismissed in March 2024, the case continues on contributory grounds. The trial date remains unset, but the extensive schedule suggests a lengthy legal battle ahead.
This case joins several other significant music industry legal battles scheduled for 2026:
- Music publishers' Anthropic infringement suit
- DOJ's Live Nation antitrust complaint
- Major labels' Udio infringement case (extending into late 2025)
Related Developments:
- Epidemic Sound vs. Meta case has faced delays in discovery
- A judge maintained the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection lawsuit against Madonna, Justin Bieber, and others
- Altice USA settled with BMG
- Beyoncé and Jay-Z prevailed in "Break My Soul" infringement case
These timelines remain subject to change through potential settlements or extended proceedings, as demonstrated by the Epidemic Sound case, which was initially expected for 2024 but has been delayed due to ongoing document production requirements.
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