CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:25-cv-05454

SoundExchange, Inc. v. Sonos, Inc.

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Summary

SoundExchange is suing Sonos and Rhapsody International over copyright infringement. The case centers on digital music performance rights and how the defendants handle royalty obligations to artists and rights holders. SoundExchange, which collects and distributes royalties for sound recordings, alleges the defendants violated federal copyright law.

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Latest ruling: neutral (2026-10-16)

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2025-06-162025-11-13 · ruling · favors defendant Dismiss Case AND Motion Hearing2026-10-16 · ruling · favors neutral Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Terminate Civil …2026-10-16 · ruling · favors neutral Report of Determination of Copyright Action (CLOSE) (AO 121)Jun 25Feb 26Oct 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:25-cv-05454
Nature of suit
Copyright
Judge
Hernan D. Vera
Filed
2025-06-16
Last filing
2026-10-16

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Sonos7SoundExchange2

Parties

SoundExchange, Inc. (plaintiff) Rhapsody International Inc. (defendant) Sonos, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #382026-10-16

    Report of Determination of Copyright Action (CLOSE) (AO 121)

  2. #372026-10-16

    Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case

  3. #362025-12-10

    Dismiss Case

  4. #352025-11-13

    -Transcript Order Form (G-120)

  5. #342025-11-13

    -Transcript Order Form (G-120)

  6. #332025-11-13

    MINUTES OF DEFENDANT SONOS, INC.'S MOTION TO DISMISS, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION TO STAY 26 held before Judge Hernan D. Vera: Having heard oral argument on the motion, the Court takes the motion under submission. Time in court: 15 min(s). Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Bina Patel/Leeza Arbatman. Attorney for Defendant(s): Nina Boyajian/Layal Bishara. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. CRD: Wendy Hernandez. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (wm) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

  7. 2025-11-13

    Dismiss Case AND Motion Hearing

  8. #322025-10-30

    Reply (Motion related)

  9. #312025-10-09

    Response in Opposition to Motion

  10. #302025-09-11

    Appearance

  11. #292025-09-09

    Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties

  12. #282025-09-09

    Appearance

  13. #272025-09-09

    For Judicial Notice

  14. #262025-09-09

    Dismiss Case; Declaration of Nina D. Boyajian; Proposed Order

  15. 2025-09-05

    Appear Pro Hac Vice

  16. #242025-09-02

    Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)

  17. #232025-08-27

    Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

  18. #222025-08-26

    Clerks Entry of Default (CV-37) - optional html form

  19. #212025-08-21

    Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines

  20. #202025-08-20

    Proof of Service (subsequent documents)

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