Inside the UMG-backed patent portfolio targeting AI music derivatives

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