Warner Music Group Sues Ray-Ban and Oakley Owner Over Alleged Unlicensed Music Use

Warner Music Group companies have filed a lawsuit against Luxottica Group, the owner of brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, alleging the unauthorized use of at least 427 copyrighted music works in promotional social media videos. This legal action highlights ongoing discussions around music licensing requirements for brand content and could have significant implications for how companies use music in their marketing. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on October 9.