The Suno Ruling: A Wake Up Call for AI Music Companies The recent GEMA vs. Suno ruling in a Munich court has sent shockwaves through the music industry.
On July 31, 2026, Judge Elke Schwager delivered a verdict that has far reaching implications for AI music companies: training on unlicensed music catalogs without permission is not only copyright infringement but also subject to EU collecting society litigation.
The case centered on six well known compositions, including "Atemlos" by Helene Fischer and "Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega.