The Beastie Boys' Legal Battle: Protecting Intellectual Property in the Music Industry
Explore the legal dispute between the Beastie Boys and Chili's Grill & Bar's parent company, Brinker International, over unauthorized use of the song 'Sabotage'. Learn about intellectual property rights and copyright infringement in the music industry.
Background of the Legal Dispute
The Beastie Boys, a renowned hip-hop group consisting of Michael “Mike-D” Diamond, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, and the late Adam “MCA” Yauch, have been embroiled in a legal battle with Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar. The dispute arose when Chili’s used the group's iconic 1994 hit song 'Sabotage' and its accompanying music video in a social media advertising campaign without obtaining the necessary permissions.
