Earlier, Universal Music Group has filed a suit against MySpace.com. Said suit alleges that MySpace illegally encourages its users to share music and music videos on the website without permission.

According to the complaint MySpace "encourages, facilitates and participates in the unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, distribution and public performance." In addition, the suit claims that the website is a willing partner in the theft.

On the other side, MySpace released a statement about its stand. Said statement read: "We have been keeping UMG closely apprised of our industry-leading efforts to protect creators' rights, and it's unfortunate they decided to file this unnecessary and meritless litigation. We provide users with tools to share their own work -- we do not induce, encourage, or condone copyright violation in any way."

MySpace further added, "Our goal is not to inhibit the creation of these communities, but to ensure that our rights and those of our artists are recognized." Last month MySpace started utilizing the 'audio fingerprinting' technology, which is said to block users from uploading copyrighted music to the website.