The MeepCity pizzeria piano. Credit: Image from court documents Maine Musician Sues Roblox, Game Developer for Alleged Misuse of 'Maple Leaf Rag'
Aaron Robinson alleges that MeepCity creator Alex Binello uploaded his recording to the Roblox platform, which profited from in-game purchases tied to the song.
September 23, 2024 at 06:04 PM
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Intellectual Property
What You Need to Know
- Aaron Robinson first recorded the famed Scott Joplin song in 1993.
- The suit alleges that MeepCity's creator uploaded the song without permission.
- Roblox allegedly profited from users who paid to use the song in the game's platform.
An acclaimed musician and expert on the genre of ragtime has filed a copyright complaint against a game developer and the gaming company Roblox for allegedly using one of his works in an interactive game without his permission.
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