The patent battle between Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent over digital music patents took a twist when a judge decided Microsoft won't have to pay a $1.52 billion jury verdict.
IODA, a digital distribution company for the independent music community, has announced a new service, which will allow independent record, labels to sell digital music directly to consumers on label and artist Web sites.
The company has partnered with DownloadCentric to offer the service to its label, distributor and artist clients. They will use the platform to create customized storefronts, which will facilitate direct-to- fan sales.
Earlier this week, Steve Jobs wrote an open letter in which he criticized the major record labels for demanding stringent copy-protection technology that limits the flexibility of the music to be played across different device platforms.
Representatives from Warner have rebuffed Jobs’ assertion that the elimination of DRM would bolster the online music market, citing potential privacy concerns.
EMI, however, is rumored to be looking at ways to unlock the DRM on its musical catalogue.
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