Starbucks Korea Sued for Music Copyright Infringement

Ask Korea Lawhttp://korealaw.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/starbucks-korea-sued-for-music-copyright-infringement/ [Ask Korea Law] It was reported on May 15 that Starbucks Coffee Korea was sued by the Korea Music Copyright Association for music copyright infringement.  The KMCA alleged the Starbucks played copyrighted music in its outlets without paying royalties.  The KMCA pointed out most Starbucks branches in other countries are paying copyright fees.  Starbucks Coffee Korea said the copyright issue is dealt with by headquarters in Seattle.

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Posted at May 30, 2008 09:31 AM

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