Press Release
| NMPA Joins Copyright Lawsuit Against YouTube |
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Washington, DC – National Music Publishers’ Association President and CEO David M. Israelite announced today that the trade organization is joining a class action lawsuit alleging massive copyright infringement by YouTube and its parent company, Google. The lawsuit, The Football Association Premier League Limited, et al. v. YouTube, Inc., et al., 07 Civ. 3582 (LLS), is pending before the Honorable Louis L. Stanton in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Copyrighted music is a huge draw for YouTube's users. This music can be found in many of YouTube’s clips, in both pre-existing commercial content and videos. “NMPA is very concerned about YouTube’s approach to copyright,” said Israelite. "We are joining the lawsuit to protect the interests of music publishers and songwriters, whose creative works are being used without permission or compensation by YouTube.” About the NMPA The National Music Publishers’ Association is committed to promoting and advancing the interests of music publishers and their songwriting partners. As the trade association for the music publishing industry, NMPA’s goal is to foster a business climate that allows its members to thrive creatively and financially. Founded in 1917, NMPA battles for domestic and global protection of copyrights. |
