KKBOX Parent Company Withdraws Rate Review Application Against MÜST for Lyrics and Podcast Music Fees
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) announced that KKBOX's parent company, KKBOX Taiwan Co., Ltd., has withdrawn its application to review MÜST's licensing rates for "lyrics/chords for end users" and "podcasts/internet radio." Since there are no other applicants, the review process has been terminated.
WISECODE Take
KKBOX Taiwan Co., Ltd. withdrew its application to review MÜST's licensing rates on September 21, 2026. This administrative termination indicates that streaming platforms and collective management organizations have shifted from official disputes to private negotiations. This withdrawal (Case No. KKBXTW-M14-2026090001) shows that after applying on April 28, 2026, the operator chose commercial negotiation over official adjudication, resembling a military strategy of "forcing peace through battle" to secure flexible terms. This case only impacts specific digital operators utilizing lyrics or running podcast platforms; general corporate marketing remains unaffected. Zhidian's copyright licensing services help digital platforms establish compliant licensing frameworks from the outset. We suggest two actions. First, digital platforms should proactively query MÜST regarding public transmission rates to avoid unauthorized use. Second, operators can use official review procedures as leverage but should prioritize securing stable commercial agreements.
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