Denmark’s Koda sues Suno for copying Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” and other hits without permission

Key Highlights:

• Koda sued Suno for copyright violations on November 4, 2025
• Lawsuit targets Danish hits like Aqua’s “Barbie Girl”
• Koda wants consent, transparency, and payment for artists

Denmark’s Koda sue Suno on November 4, 2025. The collecting society filed copyright claims in Copenhagen City Court. Koda says Suno trained on protected music without permission and created infringing outputs. The lawsuit points to violations of Denmark’s Copyright Act. Koda asked for high-court referral right away, citing fundamental issues around AI training on protected works.

Koda says evidence shows Suno infringed copyrights of Danish artists. The list includes Aqua’s “Barbie Girl,” MØ’s “Final Song,” Christopher’s “A Beautiful Life,” and D.A.D.’s “Sleeping My Day Away.” Koda CEO Gorm Arildsen said innovation must not be built on stolen goods. The organization claims Suno diluted the market and ripped streams. These claims mirror other indie artist class action suits against AI music platforms.

Koda’s action follows GEMA’s lawsuit filed in Munich Regional Court in January 2025. European collecting societies now pursue AI companies through national courts. Universal settled with Udio in October 2025. Suno faces growing legal pressure while reportedly seeking $100 million funding at a $2 billion valuation.