Music IP Holdings Unveils Groundbreaking Patent Portfolio and License for AI Music Creation, With Udio and GRAI as First Adopters
MIH's portfolio of 24+ issued or allowed patents and 50+ pending applications lets UMG defend against unlicensed generative AI while enabling licensed covers, remixes, and interactive experiences via musiciprights.com.
August 2026
AI Music Companies Udio and GRAI License Swath of Patents From UMG-Backed Music IP Holdings
Udio and GRAI become the first AI music platforms to license MIH's 24+ patent portfolio covering moderation, watermarking, licensed distribution, and monetization for AI-generated music.
August 2026
Inside the UMG-backed patent portfolio targeting AI music derivatives
UMG's expanded patent portfolio, managed through MIH, outlines infrastructure for AI-generated music derivatives with artist approval and controlled distribution.
April 2026
MIH Expands to Nashville with New Headquarters on Music Row
Music IP Holdings opens its new Nashville headquarters on Music Row, strengthening its licensing and commercialization work with UMG.
November 2025
Music Industry Turns to Patents As UMG and Liquidax Capital Launch New AI Strategy
UMG and Liquidax Capital shift from defensive copyright protection to offensive patent control, forming MIH to commercialize AI as an artist-enablement tool.
September 2025
Universal Music Pivots from AI Adversary to Patent Powerhouse
UMG shifts strategy to build and license AI music patents through its partnership with Liquidax Capital, moving from opposing AI to profiting from it.
August 2025
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'
UMG's Chief Digital Officer discusses the label's proactive approach to AI music technology and strategy at an industry summit.
July 2025
No Fakes Act Returns to Congress with Support from YouTube, OpenAI for AI Deepfake Bill
The No Fakes Act is reintroduced in Congress with backing from YouTube and OpenAI, aiming to protect artists from unauthorized AI deepfakes.
April 2025
ELVIS Act Becomes Law as Tennessee Leads the Nation
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs the ELVIS Act into law, protecting voices and likenesses against unauthorized AI deepfakes and voice clones.
March 2024