The Russian copyright association has filed a legal claim against the operator of the Mutabor nightclub, alleging unauthorized use of musical works within the venue. Court records from the Moscow Arbitration Court indicate that the claim has been formally registered and is currently under consideration. The case centers on licensing for the use of music at events hosted by the club and seeks resolution through civil proceedings.
The defendant in this matter is identified as Art Center LLC, a company that has owned the Mutabor trademark since 2020 and runs the venue under that brand. At this stage, no hearing date has been announced, and the court will set a timetable for the proceedings at a later time. The core issue is whether licensing agreements were properly secured for the musical compositions performed during Mutabor events, with a potential damages claim tied to the alleged licensing shortfall.
The plaintiff has requested damages totaling around 300,000 rubles for the use of music without valid licensing at Mutabor events. An insider familiar with the case materials noted that a contract had been signed with the Art Center of the Association of Russian Writers, but payments for some musical works used at Mutabor gatherings appear to have been delayed by the defendant. This points to broader questions about how licensing obligations are managed in nightlife venues and who bears responsibility when contractual payments fall behind.
Earlier court activity at Mutabor involved a widely publicized event described as a naked party with influencer and television personality Nastya Ivleeva. Prosecutors characterized the gathering as content promoting nontraditional relationships. The Federal Tax Service also scrutinized the influencer’s tax affairs. Ivleeva issued an apology, yet several major sponsors halted contracts with celebrities who attended the event, and the court imposed a fine of 100,000 rubles for organizing the gathering. Reports on the matter highlighted how celebrity appearances, sponsorships, and regulatory compliance intersect in the entertainment space.
In a related thread, rapper Vacio, who attended Ivleeva’s party, faced additional legal attention tied to previous events connected to the same venue and social circle. These ongoing developments illustrate the close lens through which events at Mutabor are being examined, particularly in relation to rights enforcement, celebrity contracts, and taxation within the broader entertainment ecosystem.