Triller Ordered to Pay Merlin Over $3.2 Million in Unpaid Licensing Fees

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Published: 2026-07-16
Category: entertainment
Source: Music Business Worldwide

A US federal court has issued a default judgment ordering Triller Group Inc. to pay Merlin, the global music rights agency, more than $3.2 million. The judgment includes $2.55 million in unpaid music licensing fees, along with pre-judgment interest and costs. This ruling addresses a dispute over Triller's failure to pay for the use of music licensed through Merlin.

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