Pro Music Rights and Music Licensing, Inc. Announce Potential Antitrust and Defamation Actions in Response to Mischaracterizations by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald and Industry Lobby Groups

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Miami, FL, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Music Licensing, Inc. and its subsidiary, Pro Music Rights (PMR) today announced that they are actively exploring legal action in response to what it believes to be false and defamatory statements made by Representative Scott Fitzgerald, as well as coordinated efforts by legacy performing rights organizations (PROs) and industry lobbying groups to suppress independent competition in the U.S. music licensing marketplace. Pro Music Rights and Music Licensing, Inc. categorically reject the recent Congressional letter, which it believes contains politically motivated, factually inaccurate assertions about our business, our repertoire, and our commitment to independent music creators. The letter perpetuates false narratives advanced by entrenched industry interests—including members of the MIC Coalition, as well as BMI and ASCAP—whose efforts historically aim to preserve dominance, reduce payments to creators, and marginalize innovative competitors. Addressing Misinformation and Protecting Market Integrity The Company believes Representative Fitzgerald’s request for a Federal Trade Commission investigation relies on selective and misleading claims, largely sourced from entrenched industry players threatened by PMR’s disruptive market presence. The letter cherry-picks commentary from other PROs submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office’s 2025 Notice of Inquiry, while disregarding the Office’s own findings. The Copyright Office expressly declined to recommend radical restructuring of the PRO marketplace, emphasizing the need for more robust data and transparency rather than fewer competitors. PMR has consistently and transparently disclosed its licensing practices, market share estimates, and repertoire information in official filings and public statements, including during the 2025 Copyright Office inquiry. Any assertion that PMR or its Chairman, Jake P. Noch, “feigns legitimacy” or engages in deceptive practices is false, defamatory, and unsupported by the factual record. Exploring Legal Remedies In light of the Congressman’s repeated false claims, PMR and Music Licensing, Inc. are exploring all available legal remedies, including: These statements and actions extend well beyond legitimate policy debate, instead attacking the integrity of lawfully operated businesses and individuals while ignoring repeated outreach see...

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