Industry Sep 4, 2026

SOCAN Sues Suno Over Alleged Illegal Copying of Hit Songs

SOCAN is the third collecting society to take Suno to court – and the first to file since one of them won Source

Originally published by Music Business Worldwide
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SOCAN Sues Suno Over Alleged Illegal Copying of Hit Songs

Canada's SOCAN has filed a lawsuit against AI music company Suno, alleging the illegal copying of well-known songs, including "Both Sides Now" and "Sk8er Boi." This legal action marks a significant development in the ongoing disputes between music rights organizations and AI platforms.

SOCAN is the third music collection society to sue Suno, and this is the first lawsuit filed by any of these organizations since one of them achieved a prior legal victory. The case highlights concerns over copyright infringement in the age of AI-generated music. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.