Published: 9/28/2026
A federal judge has denied Suno’s attempt to dismiss derivative-work copyright and Digital Millennium Copyright Act claims brought by independent recording artists.
The Massachusetts court ruled that the plaintiffs did not need to identify a particular allegedly infringing output at this early stage of the case. Their complaint cited approximately 100 examples involving other songs and alleged that Suno’s system was designed to generate music that mirrors training works.
The judge allowed the copyright and DMCA claims to proceed but dismissed a Tennessee Consumer Protection Act claim.
Why it matters: This is a procedural ruling, not a finding that Suno infringed copyright. It means the surviving claims can move forward into later stages where the plaintiffs will need evidence supporting their allegations.
The decision could influence how much detail plaintiffs must provide when challenging AI music systems before discovery gives them access to internal model and training information.
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