Ekiben Sued Over Space Jam Use | Annapolis News

Baltimore’s Asian fusion spot Ekiben’s viral Instagram video featuring “Space Jam” has sparked a copyright lawsuit from Watson Music Group, who claims the restaurant used the song without permission — just one of many businesses, from breweries to minor league teams, getting hit with claims over social media use. Meanwhile, nearby venue Ottobar paid $18,500 for playing karaoke tunes without licenses. The video’s gone, and Ekiben hasn’t responded — a reminder that even iconic music demands proper clearance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf94a9cd0051b4cd