Judge: XM Radio Might Be Cheating Music Companies
Record companies have been given the OK to go ahead with a suit they've filed against XM Satellite Radio.
The companies, including BMG Music, Capitol Records and other music distribution concerns, claim XM is cheating them by letting consumers store songs.
The lawsuit contends that XM is infringing on the companies' exclusive distribution rights by letting consumers record songs onto special receivers marketed as "XM + MP3" players.
XM has argued that the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992 protects it from infringement lawsuits. The act permits individuals to record music off the radio for private use.
The judge in the case says she doesn't believe the act applies in this case.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Monika Rued, Web Producer
Created: 1/19/2007 12:39:47 PM
Updated: 1/19/2007 12:42:20 PM
Record companies have been given the OK to go ahead with a suit they've filed against XM Satellite Radio.
The companies, including BMG Music, Capitol Records and other music distribution concerns, claim XM is cheating them by letting consumers store songs.
The lawsuit contends that XM is infringing on the companies' exclusive distribution rights by letting consumers record songs onto special receivers marketed as "XM + MP3" players.
XM has argued that the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992 protects it from infringement lawsuits. The act permits individuals to record music off the radio for private use.
The judge in the case says she doesn't believe the act applies in this case.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Monika Rued, Web Producer
Created: 1/19/2007 12:39:47 PM
Updated: 1/19/2007 12:42:20 PM
