Warner Music Group Settles Patent Dispute with Blue Spike While Universal Music Battle Continues
Blue Spike, a Texas-based company holding over 100 patents, has reached a settlement with Warner Music Group (WMG) in their patent infringement dispute, while a similar case against Universal Music Group (UMG) continues.
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The WMG Settlement:
- Settlement announced by Judge Jesse M. Furman
- Case dismissed without costs
- 60-day window for Blue Spike to reopen if settlement fails
- Specific terms remain confidential
- Original dispute involved four data-protection patents under MQA partnership
Ongoing UMG Dispute:
- Blue Spike faces challenges obtaining information about UMG's MQA encryption system
- Company requested 180-day extension for all deadlines in May 2024
- Judge approved extension request
- Blue Spike demanded inspection of UMG's MQA encryption computers for September 5th
- Scheduling conference pending
Background Context:
- Blue Spike pioneered digital watermarking technology
- Company collaborated with major labels on early software initiatives
- Original partnership with WMG (2016) focused on delivering HD audio
- Blue Spike's founder: Scott Moskowitz
The resolution with Warner Music marks a significant milestone in the patent dispute, while the Universal Music case continues with ongoing discovery challenges and scheduling adjustments. A scheduling conference will provide more clarity on the UMG case progression.
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