Behr Paint Faces Lawsuit for Unauthorized Use of The Rolling Stones' 'Paint It Black' in Social Media Ad
A lawsuit has been filed against Behr Paint by ABCKO Music & Records, the owner of The Rolling Stones' early master recordings, for copyright infringement related to the use of the iconic song "Paint It Black" in a social media advertisement. Behr allegedly used the song without obtaining proper licensing or paying fees, which has caused harm to ABCKO's ability to license the song to competitors. ABCKO claims to have suffered significant damages due to Behr's unauthorized use of the song and is seeking compensation for actual damages, profits made by Behr, statutory damages, and legal fees. The case is ongoing, and the outcome will be determined at trial.