Fashion Brand Quince Sued for Copyright Infringement by UMG, Concord

Quince, the fast-growing retail brand built on social media marketing and influencer partnerships, is being sued for copyright infringement by Universal Music Group, Concord Music Group, and related entities such as Capitol Records.

The allegations:

• The plaintiffs allege that, despite warnings, Quince and its influencer partners used copyrighted recordings in promotional videos without licenses.

• The “rampant and brazen infringement” included the use of works by Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey, Ariana Grande, Drake, ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Britney Spears, Coldplay, and Diana Ross.

• As per Music Business Worldwide, the lawsuit claims some videos featuring copyrighted music were falsely labeled as containing “Original Audio,” and that Quince had on occasion replaced music in influencer videos with copyrighted tracks.

What’s at stake:

• The April 16 complaint alleges the infringement of 67 sound recordings and 71 musical compositions.

• Potential penalties include up to $150,000 per infringed work, plus damages, profits, legal fees, and a permanent injunction.