In the court filing, the plaintiff states that Believe "has been able to achieve dramatic growth and profitability in recent years by operating as a hub for the distribution of infringing copies of the world's most popular copyrighted recordings." UMG claims this behavior is a "brazen attempt to build its business by converting the value of those priceless recordings," prompting serious legal actions against Believe.
UMG accuses Believe of distributing infringing tracks disguised with altered metadata, citing examples such as 'Kendrik Laamar' instead of Kendrick Lamar and 'Jutin Biber' instead of Justin Bieber. This conduct highlights the blatant manipulation of artist identities to damage the market for original content.
The lawsuit claims that Believe not only infringes sound recordings but also wrongfully collects royalties meant for rightful copyright owners, which underscores the extent of their alleged illegal activities in the music streaming ecosystem.
The bottom line for UMG is clear: they seek a permanent injunction against Believe along with compensation of "at least $500,000,000." This highlights their serious stance on protecting intellectual property rights in the digital music industry.
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