Sony Music has filed a lawsuit against former Ultra Records founder Patrick Moxey over trademark disputes concerning the word 'Ultra.'

The dispute stems from Sony Music's acquisition history with Ultra Records:

• In 2012, Sony acquired 50% of Ultra Records from Moxey, who continued running the company
• Under this agreement, Ultra International Music Publishing could only use 'Ultra' under license
• Sony Music later completed a full buyout of Ultra Records
• The license agreement was terminated on March 29, 2022

The lawsuit claims that Ultra International Music Publishing continues using 'Ultra' in violation of trademark rights. Key points of contention:

• No written license agreement existed between Ultra Records and Ultra International Music Publishing
• Quality control was maintained through Moxey's management of both entities
• After Moxey's departure in January 2022, Ultra Records terminated the implied license
• Moxey disputes the existence of the license and continues using the term

Moxey has since entered a global publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music.

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