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Sony and Payday Music Settle Years-Long Dispute
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Sony and Payday Music Publishing resolved all disputes.
- The litigation involved trademark infringement and copyright claims.
- Payday Publishing was formerly known as Ultra Publishing.
The long-standing legal conflict between Sony Music and Patrick Moxey's Payday Music Publishing has officially concluded. Both parties announced a business resolution to all outstanding disputes, effectively ending years of litigation.
The legal battles originated after Sony acquired Ultra Records, founded by Moxey. Sony initiated a trademark infringement lawsuit, alleging Moxey continued to use the 'Ultra' name improperly for his publishing business. A jury ultimately sided with Sony, leading to the rebranding of Ultra Publishing as Payday Publishing.
Concurrently, Moxey's publishing company filed a copyright lawsuit against Sony, claiming the distribution of over 100 unlicensed compositions. Sony contested this, labeling it retaliation. This copyright claim, along with issues concerning trial costs, has now been resolved with prejudice, marking a definitive end to the extensive legal saga.
