Spotify and Warner Chappell Settle Legal Dispute A Year After India Launch

When Spotify fabricated its Republic of india debut in Feb last year, we were thrilled to finally exist able to use one of the all-time music streaming services out in that location. But, we soon discovered it wasn't worth spending your money on due to the absenteeism of a large chunk of the global library. Music from some of your favorite artists such as Led Zeppelin and Bruno Mars was missing. It was because of a legal dispute with the renowned music publishing visitor, Warner Chappell. But, the company has finally ended the legal battle.

Spotify has signed a new multi-territory global licensing bargain with Warner Chappell Music. The highlight here is that India is included in the fresh licensing deal. Y'all will now finally be able to mind to all of your favorite artists' music on Spotify instead of jumping ship to rivals like JioSaavn or Gaana.

"Nosotros're happy with this outcome. This new bargain appropriately values our songwriters' music and expands our licensed partnership with Spotify to include India," a Warner Chappell spokesperson said in an official statement (via MBW).

If y'all are non aware of the legal tussle that was going on betwixt Spotify and Warner Chappell for most a twelvemonth now, so here'southward a quick recap. The music streaming giant finally landed in India in February 2019, but Warner took Spotify to the Bombay High Courtroom over this decision. Warner had claimed that its catalog was protected by a statutory license in Republic of india. It filed for an injunction, making it impossible for the streaming giant to make music from their artists available in Republic of india. You lot can see the aforementioned in the screenshot below.

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Spotify wasn't too pleased with Warner'due south decision as it turned Republic of india (an important marketplace for growth) into a legal battleground. It even called them out for using 'abusive behavior' and twisting their paw. The music streaming giant couldn't offer users their complete itemize for streaming – merely that ends today. The legal dispute has come up to a peaceful conclusion but we're not sure of the terms that Spotify had to offer Warner to reach the settlement. Besides, we will only see music from Warner Chappell artists and not all Warner Music Group ones appear on the platform.

Both companies have reached out to the Indian court to dismiss the pending litigation. A Spotify spokesperson commented on the fresh licensing understanding, "We're pleased with this agreement, and together with Warner Chappell Music, we look forward to helping songwriters and artists connect with more than fans, and for more fans to enjoy and be inspired by their music."

We did check whether the complete discography of some of the artists signed to Warner Chappell is live still just information technology isn't. So, I judge we volition have to await a few days for Spotify to make their entire catalog available in India. When that day comes, I might finally jump over to Spotify. What about you? Share your opinions with united states in the comments section beneath.