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ABG EPE IP LLC sues over alleged copying of protected compositions

ABG EPE IP LLCPlaintiff and music-rights owner

ABG EPE IP LLC joins six other plaintiffs in seeking relief for alleged copying and use of compositions they own or control.

“Action: Filed a complaint against Anthropic alleging copyright infringement involving 274 compositions and Claude outputs.”

Original text

Read the original text (opens in a new tab)ABG EPE IP LLC et al. v. Anthropic: Complaint for Direct Copyright Infringement, Circumvention of Protection Measures, and Removal or Alteration of CMINo. 5:26-cv-12473; complaint paragraphs 1-4 and claims for relief

Where this statement fits

Elvis song-rights owners accuse Anthropic of infringement; Anthropic disputes the claims

ABG EPE IP LLC and other rights owners sued Anthropic over alleged copying involving 274 musical compositions and Claude outputs. Anthropic disputes the claims and says it will defend the case. The complaint raises allegations about retained copies, training and outputs.

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Original text

ABG EPE IP LLC et al. v. Anthropic: Complaint for Direct Copyright Infringement, Circumvention of Protection Measures, and Removal or Alteration of CMI (opens in a new tab)No. 5:26-cv-12473; complaint paragraphs 1-4 and claims for relief

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The plaintiffs allege infringement involving 274 compositions and Claude outputs. These are allegations in a new complaint. This docket-stamped copy is hosted outside the court website.

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Before the quotation

The complaint identifies the plaintiffs and the rights they claim in the compositions.

After the quotation

Its allegations remain contested, including which uses occurred and whether they infringed protected rights.

How this statement is classified

Condemned

The label describes this statement's response within the context above.

Why this label?

The reference is Anthropic's alleged copying and use of the plaintiffs' works. Filing this complaint expressly challenges that conduct.

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The Dispute Index. "ABG EPE IP LLC sues over alleged copying of protected compositions". First published: 2026-10-26. Last updated: 2026-10-26. https://disputeindex.com/events/6867-abg-epe-ip-llc-joins-six-other-plaintiffs