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26th March 2021

Comment from IFPI on Court of Appeal of England and Wales decision in TuneIn case

26th March 2021 – Today’s decision by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales confirms that TuneIn can only operate with appropriate licences from right holders and therefore cannot continue to blatantly disregard its obligation to ensure that its service is lawful.

This is a big win for those investing in and creating music, reaffirming that services, like TuneIn, which generate revenues by providing online access to recorded music must be licensed to do so. Operating lawfully with an appropriate licence is essential if music creators are to be fairly compensated.

ENDS

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