X (formerly Twitter) has responded to remaining copyright infringement claims in the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) lawsuit, following a partial dismissal of the case in March 2024.

The ongoing contributory claims focus on three main allegations against X:

• Inadequate action against repeat copyright infringers
• Slow processing of takedown notices
• Preferential treatment for paid users regarding infringing content removal

In its 29-page response, X maintains that it:

• Respects rightsholder rights
• Complies with DMCA requirements
• Expeditiously removes content when receiving valid DMCA notices
• Currently has no licensing deal with the plaintiffs

Key defense arguments include:

• Any infringement was innocent and not willful
• X did not materially contribute to alleged primary infringement
• Some claims may be time-barred
• Plaintiffs failed to state sufficient facts for relief

The case's outcome could potentially lead to a licensing agreement between X and NMPA, similar to how NMPA previously settled with Roblox after copyright litigation. The lawsuit (Case No. 3:23-cv-00606) continues to develop, with both parties maintaining their positions on the remaining claims.

For context, this case began in June 2023 when NMPA accused X of multiple types of copyright infringement involving approximately 1,700 works. While direct and vicarious infringement claims were dismissed, the contributory claims proceed through the legal system.

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