Warner sues Ray-Ban owner for $64 million over social media ads

Warner Music Group sued EssilorLuxottica, owner of Ray-Ban, Oakley and Sunglasses Hut, alleging wilful use of unlicensed music in adverts. The complaint, filed on 9 October, cites 427 copyrights used in posts to more than 36 million followers across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Warner seeks US statutory damages of $150,000 per work, totalling $64 million.