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Music IP Holdings Launches “Click-Through” License Portal for AI Technology Companies

The new self-service portal lets AI technology and content companies rapidly obtain licenses across MIH’s 28+ patent families covering AI content generation, giving them freedom to operate across AI markets.

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October 2026The Wall Street Journal Partner/Licensee NewsUniversal Music Logs Higher Revenue as Subscriptions, Streaming Pick UpUMG’s third-quarter revenue rose to €3.78 billion as subscription and streaming revenue accelerated, with Downtown Music Holdings and Virgin Music Group contributing to growth. October 2026PR Newswire Music IP Holdings Launches “Click-Through” License Portal for AI Technology CompaniesThe new self-service portal lets AI technology and content companies rapidly obtain licenses across MIH’s 28+ patent families covering AI content generation. October 2026Music Week Partner/Licensee NewsUMG Artists and Songwriters Are Now Licensed for Tyger’s Adaptive Music Service for GamingUMG signs its first major licensing deal with Tyger, letting artists and songwriters reach gaming audiences through music that adapts dynamically during gameplay. October 2026MusicRow Adams & Reese Hosts Continuing Legal Education Event on Music, Copyrights & AIMIH President & Co-Founder Paul Ketchel joined IP litigator Richard Busch and musicologist Judith Finell on a panel exploring how AI is reshaping music copyright law a decade after Blurred Lines. September 2026Music Business Worldwide Partner/Licensee NewsKhosla Ventures-Backed AI Music Company GRAI Acquires Social Music Platform Hangout August 2026PR Newswire Music IP Holdings Unveils Groundbreaking Patent Portfolio and License for AI Music Creation, With Udio and GRAI as First AdoptersMIH’s portfolio of 25+ issued or allowed patents and 75+ pending applications lets UMG defend against unlicensed generative AI while enabling licensed covers, remixes, and interactive experiences. August 2026MLex Music IP Holdings CEO Says AI Patent Strategy Favors Licensing Over LawsuitsCEO Daniel Drolet tells MLex that MIH is in talks with additional AI companies and is building its patent portfolio into shared licensing infrastructure rather than a basis for litigation. August 2026Variety AI Music Companies Udio and GRAI License Swath of Patents From UMG-Backed Music IP HoldingsUdio and GRAI become the first AI music platforms to license MIH’s 25+ patent portfolio covering moderation, watermarking, licensed distribution, and monetization for AI-generated music. April 2026Music Business Worldwide Inside the UMG-backed patent portfolio targeting AI music derivatives: A technical blueprint for the walled garden model?Infrastructure for AI music derivatives with artist approval and controlled distribution. November 2025PR Newswire Music IP Holdings, Inc. (MIH) Expands to Nashville with New Headquarters on Music Row November 2025Investors Hangout Music IP Holdings, Inc. (MIH) Announces New Nashville Office September 2025music.ai Music Industry Turns to Patents As UMG and Liquidax Capital Launch New AI StrategyShift from defensive copyright to offensive patent control. August 2025music.ai Universal Music Pivots from AI Adversary to Patent Powerhouse July 2025Billboard UMG Chief Digital Officer on AI Music: “If You Don’t Claim a Seat at the Dinner Table, You Might Wind Up on the Menu” April 2025Billboard No Fakes Act Returns to Congress with Support from YouTube, OpenAI for AI Deepfake Bill March 2024RIAA ELVIS Act Becomes Law as Tennessee Leads the Nation

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