PRS for Music files a lawsuit against Valve, alleging that Steam has used members' musical works for years without the required U.K. license.

The Performing Right Society says a license to use music in a game does not constitute the right to distribute that music, via the game, to the public.

The Performing Right Society (PRS) has "commenced legal proceedings" against Steam owner Valve over the use of its ...

UK Performing Right Society commencing legal proceedings against Valve regarding music rights in games sold on Steam.

PRS for Music says titles distributed on Steam feature music written by its members, including major franchises such as EA Sports FC, Forza Horizon, and Grand Theft Auto.

Valve, the company behind games like Half-Life 2 and the massive gaming storefront Steam, has found itself in the legal crosshairs of several parties.

PRS for Music sues Valve over music rights in Steam games, claiming the company never obtained the required license.

The Performing Right Society (PRS) has commenced legal proceedings against Valve Corporation in respect of its use of PRS members’ musical works on the ‘Steam’ platform without permission.

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The Performing Right Society, a UK-based collective rights management organisation, is suing Steam owner Valve for alleged use of musical work without the permission of its members. Legal proceedings ...