Rolling Stones Song Used in Paint Ad Video Spurs Copyright Suit

The Rolling Stones’ record label sued Behr Paint Co., accusing it of using the band’s 1966 hit “Paint It Black” in a video advertisement on social media without permission.

Behr Process LLC, the paint company’s corporate name, unlawfully exploited ABKCO Music & Records Inc.'s sound recording of the song, violating its exclusive rights under the Copyright Act, the label said in a complaint filed Wednesday in the US District Court for the Central District of California. Behr’s unauthorized use has deprived ABKCO of the significant licensing fees it could have received for the iconic recording and has forced an unwanted ...