Content Creator Beware: What You Need To Know About Including Music In Your Posts

It's no secret that a well-chosen soundtrack can be a key component to a successful social media post. But, Sony Music's recent lawsuit against OFRA Cosmetics and its collaborating influencers underscores the importance of using only authorized music in content creation. Otherwise, the use of unauthorized music could be incredibly costly for content creators and associated brands.

What Happened To OFRA Cosmetics And Its Affiliated Content Creators?

Sony Music recently sued OFRA Cosmetics and its collaborating content creators for copyright infringement. According to the lawsuit, Sony alleges that OFRA has directly infringed Sony's copyrights by including unlicensed music in OFRA's social media posts. Direct copyright infringement occurs when the alleged infringer copies or uses a copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright owner. By including the copyrighted songs in the background of its social media posts without the proper permission of the