On July 31, 2026, the Munich Regional Court determined that Suno violated copyright law by utilizing music represented by GEMA, Germany’s largest performing rights organization, for training its generative models. The lawsuit, initiated by GEMA in January 2025, specifically targeted the use of well-known tracks, including ‘Forever Young’ by Alphaville and ‘Mambo No. 5’ by Lou Bega. The court concluded that Suno had copied and ‘internalized’ these copyrighted works, thereby crossing legal boundaries. Suno’s defenses, which included challenges to jurisdiction and claims of fair use, were rejected. This ruling marks a significant precedent in Europe regarding AI companies’ obligations to secure licenses for copyrighted materials. Additionally, the court mandated Suno to disclose revenue linked to the infringement, indicating that damages will be proportional to the profits derived from the unauthorized use of protected music.