SOCAN sued Suno over AI-generated outputs streaming in Canada. This Federal Court filing targets 150 tracks allegedly matching repertoire songs, distinguishing it from European cases focused solely on training data inputs rather than generated content.
Fifteen hundred cited outputs draw from 137 represented compositions, including works by Tom Cochrane and Avril Lavigne. Side-by-side comparisons show virtually identical melodies and harmonies emerging even when users submitted only lyrics as prompts to the platform.
Damages could reach CAD $2.74 million at statutory rates plus CAD $10 million in punitive claims for willful infringement. These figures remain uncapped since SOCAN reserves rights to add more songs throughout litigation proceedings against the AI company.
Two injunctions seek permanent bars against current and future catalog violations across virtually all protected musical works used domestically. Guardrails implemented years after launch supposedly confirm awareness of infringing business models, according to the 42-page statement of claim filed recently.
Fifteen hundred cited outputs draw from 137 represented compositions, including works by Tom Cochrane and Avril Lavigne. Side-by-side comparisons show virtually identical melodies and harmonies emerging even when users submitted only lyrics as prompts to the platform.
Damages could reach CAD $2.74 million at statutory rates plus CAD $10 million in punitive claims for willful infringement. These figures remain uncapped since SOCAN reserves rights to add more songs throughout litigation proceedings against the AI company.
Two injunctions seek permanent bars against current and future catalog violations across virtually all protected musical works used domestically. Guardrails implemented years after launch supposedly confirm awareness of infringing business models, according to the 42-page statement of claim filed recently.
