Warner Music Sues to Block Spotify in India, Escalating Row (1)

Feb. 25, 2019, 12:24 PM UTCUpdated: Feb. 25, 2019, 4:10 PM UTC

Warner Music Group asked an Indian court to block Spotify Technology SA, the world’s largest paid-music-streaming service, from offering songs by its roster of songwriters, including Katy Perry and Led Zeppelin, in the country.

The filing was made with the Bombay High Court, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. Warner said in a statement Feb. 25 it asked an Indian court for an injunction. Bloomberg wasn’t immediately able to verify the lawsuit with the court.

The lawsuit escalates a dispute between the third-largest music group and Spotify, which is said to plan introducing its service in India in the ...

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