Question 1

What is this matter about?

Accepted Answer

This matter concerns potential legal claims against Suno AI and potentially related parties for the alleged unauthorized use of music, recordings, compositions, performances, voices, and related rights in connection with AI music technology.

The claims may involve allegations that copyrighted works were copied, downloaded, scraped, ingested, stored, analyzed, used to train AI models, used to generate AI outputs, or otherwise commercially exploited without permission.

Question 2

How do I check whether my music appears in the AI datasets discussed by The Atlantic?

Accepted Answer

The easiest way to check is through The Atlantic's AI Watchdog project, which allows users to search artists and works appearing in several large music datasets that have been circulated within the AI-development community. The Atlantic recently published searchable music databases containing millions of tracks and allows users to search by artist name. You can search The Atlantic's AI Watchdog databases here: The Atlantic AI Watchdog

If you search your artist name and find results:

- Take screenshots of every result.
- Save the URL if possible.
- Record the dataset name.
- Record the number of songs identified.
- Save a copy of any search results showing your works.
- Include those screenshots and results with your intake packet.

If you do not find your artist name, that does not necessarily mean your music was not used. There may be spelling differences, aliases, alternate artist names, featured appearances, producer credits, songwriter credits, label ownership issues, or additional datasets that are not currently searchable.

We recommend searching:

- Your legal name.
- Your artist name.
- Any former artist names.
- Group or band names.
- Producer names.
- Label names.
- Song titles.
- Featured artist credits.

Lockyer Law LLC is currently working on developing its own searchable database and review system to assist artists, producers, songwriters, labels, and other rights holders in identifying potentially affected works. Additional information regarding that database will be provided as it becomes available.

Even if you are unsure whether your works appear in the database, you may still complete the intake packet. Our investigation is not limited to The Atlantic database, and there may be additional evidence supporting your claims.

If you locate your works in any dataset, preserve the evidence immediately. Do not rely on the search results remaining publicly available indefinitely. Save screenshots, PDFs, URLs, and any identifying information associated with the results.

Question 3

Does appearing in The Atlantic database mean I automatically have a lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

Not automatically. The Atlantic database may be important evidence, but it does not, by itself, prove every element of a legal claim.

We still need to evaluate:

- What works are listed.
- Whether the listing matches your actual songs.
- Whether you own or control the master, composition, voice, performance, or other rights.
- Whether the works are registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Whether Suno can be tied to the specific works or datasets.
- Whether there are AI outputs or other evidence connected to your works.
- What damages or legal remedies may be available.

Question 4

What information do I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

You should provide:

- Your legal name.
- Your artist name or professional name.
- Your mailing address.
- Your email address.
- Your phone number.
- Your preferred contact method.
- The number of songs or works you believe were used.
- A list of each song or work.
- Your role on each song.

Whether you were the primary artist, co-primary artist, side artist, featured artist, producer, songwriter, composer, performer, label, publisher, or owner.

Any copyright registrations you own or control.

Any screenshots or links from The Atlantic database.

Any Suno outputs that sound like, imitate, copy, or reference your work.

Any contracts relating to the works.

Any split sheets, royalty statements, distributor records, label agreements, publishing agreements, producer agreements, or registration certificates.

Question 5

What if I do not know whether I own the copyright?

Accepted Answer

Do not guess. Tell us that you do not know and provide any documents you have.

Copyright ownership can be complicated. You may own the master, the composition, both, neither, or only a partial interest. You may also have claims based on your voice, performance, name, likeness, or other rights even if you do not own every copyright.

Question 6

What is the difference between a master and a composition?

Accepted Answer

The master is the specific sound recording.

The composition is the underlying song, including the music, lyrics, melody, and musical composition.

Different people or companies may own different rights. For example, an artist may control the master, while songwriters or publishers may control the composition. A producer may own or control part of the composition, part of the master, royalties, or other contractual rights depending on the agreement.

Question 7

Can I participate if I was only a producer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly. Producers may have claims if they own or control part of the master, composition, beat, production, sound recording, copyright, royalties, or other rights.

You should identify whether you produced the song, created the beat, contributed to the composition, own any percentage of the work, have a producer agreement, have a split sheet, or receive royalties.

Question 8

Can I participate if I was only a featured artist or side artist?

Accepted Answer

Possibly. A featured artist or side artist may have claims depending on the facts.

You may have rights relating to your vocal performance, name, likeness, voice, contractual rights, royalties, or copyright ownership. You should disclose your exact role and provide any agreement relating to your appearance on the song.

Question 9

Can I participate if I was the primary or co-primary artist?

Accepted Answer

Possibly. Primary and co-primary artists may have claims if they own or control rights in the master, composition, voice, performance, name, likeness, or other protected interests.

You should identify every song involved and explain whether you released the song independently, through a distributor, through a label, or through another company.

Question 10

What if my label owns the master?

Accepted Answer

You must disclose that. If a label owns the master, you may not personally control the right to sue for infringement of the master recording. However, you may still own or control other rights, such as composition rights, publishing rights, royalties, name, likeness, voice, or contractual rights.

We need to review the relevant contracts before determining what claims you may have.

Question 11

What if my publisher owns or administers the composition?

Accepted Answer

You must disclose that. A publisher or administrator may control some or all rights relating to the composition. You should provide your publishing agreement, administration agreement, split sheet, or registration information if available.

Question 12

What if I do not have copyright registrations?

Accepted Answer

You may still complete the intake packet.

However, copyright registration can be very important. For many U.S. works, registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is generally required before filing a copyright infringement lawsuit. Registration timing may also affect whether statutory damages and attorneys’ fees are available.

Copyright registration is not included in the contingency-fee litigation agreement. If you want Lockyer Law LLC to assist with copyright registrations, that requires a separate agreement and separate payment.

Question 13

Should I register my songs now?

Accepted Answer

Lockyer Law LLC generally encourages artists and rights owners to register their important works. However, registration strategy depends on the number of works, publication dates, ownership, whether the works are masters or compositions, and available budget.

You may ask Lockyer Law LLC about a separate copyright-registration engagement.

Question 14

Does signing the packet mean a lawsuit will definitely be filed for me?

Accepted Answer

No. Signing the packet allows Lockyer Law LLC to evaluate and potentially represent you, but it does not guarantee that a lawsuit will be filed, that you will be named as a plaintiff, that your claims will be included, or that you will recover money.

Lockyer Law LLC must first evaluate your claims, ownership, evidence, registration status, and potential conflicts.

Question 15

Will every client be named in the lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Lockyer Law LLC may determine that some clients should be named plaintiffs, while others may be witnesses, supporting claimants, later-added plaintiffs, potential class members, or clients whose claims need additional registration or investigation.

The decision will depend on legal strategy, claim strength, ownership, evidence, registration status, and court procedure.

Question 16

Are there already lawsuits against Suno?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are existing lawsuits and proposed class actions involving Suno and AI music issues. Those cases may affect strategy, venue, timing, coordination, settlement, or class-action rights.

At this time, existing proposed class actions do not automatically prevent you from pursuing your own claims, but they may affect how the case is filed and whether the court transfers, stays, consolidates, or coordinates related cases.

Question 17

Will this be a class action?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but not necessarily. Lockyer Law LLC may pursue a direct multi-plaintiff action, class claims, individual claims, or another structure depending on what is best for the clients and legally appropriate.

A class action is different from an individual or multi-plaintiff lawsuit. In a class action, certain plaintiffs seek to represent a larger group. In a direct action, each named plaintiff brings their own claims.

Question 18

What is the attorney fee?

Accepted Answer

Lockyer Law LLC’s contingency fee is 33.33% of the gross amount recovered on your behalf.

If the case proceeds to trial, the contingency fee increases to 40% of the gross amount recovered on your behalf.

If there is no recovery, Lockyer Law LLC does not receive a contingency fee.

Question 19

Do I have to pay hourly fees?

Accepted Answer

No. The litigation is being handled on a contingency-fee basis. You will not be charged hourly attorneys’ fees for the litigation covered by the engagement agreement.

Question 20

Do I have to pay extra if Lockyer Law LLC hires co-counsel or local counsel?

Accepted Answer

No. Lockyer Law LLC has the right to hire, associate with, or work with co-counsel and local counsel. You will not be charged an additional attorneys’ fee solely because Lockyer Law LLC associates with co-counsel or local counsel.

Any fee division with co-counsel or local counsel will come from the contingency fee unless otherwise disclosed and agreed in writing.

Question 21

Why might local counsel be needed?

Accepted Answer

The case may be filed outside Illinois, including potentially in federal court in Massachusetts where Suno is located. Because Lockyer Law LLC is based in Illinois, it may need to associate with local counsel admitted in that court and seek permission to appear pro hac vice.

Question 22

What is pro hac vice?

Accepted Answer

Pro hac vice means a court allows an attorney who is not generally admitted in that state or federal district to appear in a specific case. If the case is filed outside Illinois, Lockyer Law LLC may need local counsel to sponsor its admission.

Question 23

What costs are separate from the litigation contingency?

Accepted Answer

Copyright-registration work is separate. If you want Lockyer Law LLC to register songs, recordings, compositions, or other works with the U.S. Copyright Office, that requires a separate agreement and separate payment.

Other costs, expenses, expert fees, filing fees, data costs, and litigation expenses will be handled according to the engagement agreement.

Question 24

What is an aggregate settlement?

Accepted Answer

An aggregate settlement is a settlement involving multiple clients together.

Because Lockyer Law LLC may represent many clients, a settlement offer may involve several clients at once. In that situation, Lockyer Law LLC cannot accept or recommend a settlement unless each affected client receives a written disclosure of the settlement terms and gives informed written consent.

Question 25

Can Lockyer Law LLC settle my claim without my permission?

Accepted Answer

No. You have the right to accept or reject a settlement of your claim. Lockyer Law LLC cannot settle your claim without your authorization.

Question 26

What if different clients want different things?

Accepted Answer

That is possible. Some clients may want a fast settlement. Others may want injunctive relief, public accountability, discovery, trial, or different settlement terms.

Because Lockyer Law LLC may represent multiple clients, you must understand that conflicts may arise. If a conflict becomes too serious, Lockyer Law LLC may have to withdraw from representing one or more clients.

Question 27

Will my information be shared with other clients?

Accepted Answer

In a joint representation, information that is material to the shared matter may need to be shared with other jointly represented clients. Lockyer Law LLC generally cannot keep material secrets from one jointly represented client if that information affects the common representation.

Question 28

Should I speak with independent counsel before signing?

Accepted Answer

You have the right to speak with independent counsel before signing the engagement agreement, conflict waiver, or any settlement consent. This is especially important if you have questions about conflicts, fee terms, settlement rights, copyright ownership, or whether this representation is in your best interest.

Question 29

What should I preserve?

Accepted Answer

Preserve everything, including:

- Screenshots of The Atlantic database results.
- URLs and search results.
- Song files.
- Stems.
- Session files.
- Metadata.
- Registration certificates.
- Distribution records.
- Royalty statements.
- Label agreements.
- Publishing agreements.
- Producer agreements.
- Split sheets.
- Feature agreements.
- Emails and text messages about the works.
- Suno outputs.
- Links to AI-generated songs that sound like your work.
- Evidence of lost licensing, sync, production, or revenue opportunities.
- Do not delete anything.

Question 30

Should I contact Suno myself?

Accepted Answer

No. If you are considering representation by Lockyer Law LLC, you should not contact Suno, Suno’s attorneys, or any related parties about your claims without first speaking to counsel.

Question 31

Should I post publicly about my claim?

Accepted Answer

Be careful. Public posts can affect litigation. Do not exaggerate, guess, or make statements you cannot prove. Avoid posting confidential strategy, settlement discussions, legal advice, or accusations beyond what you know to be true.

Question 32

Can I still release music while this is pending?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes. But you should continue preserving records and registering important works where appropriate. If you are under a label, distribution, publishing, or management agreement, you should comply with those agreements and provide copies to counsel.

Question 33

What happens after I submit the packet?

Accepted Answer

Lockyer Law LLC will review your information, evaluate potential claims, determine whether additional documents are needed, and decide whether your claims can be included in the litigation strategy. You may be asked to provide additional evidence, contracts, registration information, or song schedules.

Question 34

What if I have hundreds of songs?

Accepted Answer

List as many as you can. If needed, attach a spreadsheet. For each song, include the title, artist name, your role, registration status, ownership information, release date, ISRC, ISWC, Atlantic database result, and any evidence connecting the song to Suno or AI outputs.

Question 35

What if I only know the number of songs but not every title yet?

Accepted Answer

Provide your best current estimate and explain that the list is incomplete. You can supplement later, but you should continue working to identify each work.

Question 36

Is there a deadline?

Accepted Answer

There may be legal deadlines depending on when claims accrued, when you discovered the alleged use, when the works were registered, and what claims are asserted. Because deadlines can be complicated, you should complete and return the packet as soon as possible.

Question 37

What if I found out only because of The Atlantic article?

Accepted Answer

Say that in the form. Include the date you first saw the article or database and how you discovered your works were listed. That timing may be important.

Question 38

Why is Lockyer Law handling this matter?

Accepted Answer

Lockyer Law LLC is a Chicago-based intellectual property, copyright, trademark, entertainment, and litigation law firm.

We represent artists, producers, songwriters, labels, managers, creators, and rights holders throughout the music industry.

Our firm has handled copyright, trademark, entertainment contract, royalty, ownership, and federal litigation matters involving music and creative works.

We believe creators should be compensated when their work is used without authorization.

We are investigating claims involving artificial intelligence systems, music datasets, copyright infringement, voice exploitation, and related technologies.

Question 39

Does Lockyer Law LLC guarantee a recovery?

Accepted Answer

No. No attorney can guarantee a result. This matter involves complex copyright, AI, evidence, class-action, procedural, and damages issues. There is no guarantee that a lawsuit will be filed, that claims will survive, that settlement will occur, or that money will be recovered.

Question 40

What should I do now?

Accepted Answer

Complete the intake packet, gather your evidence, preserve all documents, identify your songs, identify your role and ownership for each song, locate any copyright registrations, and send everything to Lockyer Law LLC.

Question 41

Who should I contact with questions?

Accepted Answer

Lockyer Law LLC
3033 N. Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60657

Email: contact@sunolawsuit.com

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