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Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Plagiarism Suit in Appeals Court
Ed Sheeran can finally put the plagiarism lawsuit alleging he copied a Marvin Gaye classic behind him now that he’s beat it, again, in Appeals Court.
Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Copyright Case Appeal: ‘Ubiquitous' Chord Progression
Ed Sheeran has emerged victorious once again in his "Thinking Out Loud" copyright case. On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that Sheeran's hit did not infringe the copyright of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On,
Second Circuit Finds Marvin Gaye and Ed Sheeran Similarities Too Unoriginal for Copyright Protection
Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a ruling affirming the Southern District of New York’s dismissal of copyright infringement claims filed against British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran over his 2014 single “Thinking Out Loud.
Ed Sheeran beats copyright appeal over ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and similarities to Marvin Gaye
A U.S. appeals court upheld its decision that Ed Sheeran's 2014 hit song "Thinking Out Loud" did not illegally copy Marvin Gaye's 1973 classic "Let's Get It On."
Ed Sheeran Persuades Court to Uphold 'Thinking Out Loud' Decision in Copyright Appeal Case: Report
A federal appeals court ruled that the pop star did not infringe the copyright to Marvin Gaye's 1973 classic 'Let’s Get It On'
Ed Sheeran’s 'Thinking Out Loud' hits the right note in court win
Second Circuit upholds district court’s ruling that Ed Sheeran’s song does not infringe Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On | Song’s four-chord progression is a common musical structure not eligible for copyright protection | Decision focuses on the sheet music filed with US Copyright Office, rather than the recording.
Ed Sheeran Prevails in Copyright Appeal Over ‘Let’s Get It On’
A three-judge panel affirmed that Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” did not illegally borrow from Marvin Gaye’s song.
Ed Sheeran beats copyright appeal that claims his song ‘ripped off’ Marvin Gaye classic
The singer was sued by the heirs of Ed Townsend, who wrote the 1973 track, and the copyright infringement trial kicked off in Manhattan, New York last year
Court rules that Ed Sheeran did not steal song idea from Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On
Ed Sheeran has won a courtroom victory after it was ruled his song Thinking Out Loud did not infringe on the copyright of Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On. English pop star Sheeran first faced plagiarism accusations in 2016 when the family of Let's Get It On co-writer Ed Townsend sued.
Ed Sheeran beats copyright appeal over ‘Thinking Out Loud’
Ed Sheeran, his record label Warner Music WMG.O and music publisher Sony Music Publishing 6758.T persuaded a U.S. appeals court on Friday to uphold a decision that his hit “Thinking Out Loud” did not illegally copy from Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.
Ed Sheeran Has Reportedly Won His Marvin Gaye Plagiarism Case Again, This Time In Appeals Court
Back in May 2023, Ed Sheeran vowed to be “done” with music if he were found guilty in his Marvin Gaye estate plagiarism lawsuit. Well, exactly a year later, fans of the “Plastic Bag” singer were relived when he was found not liable in the matter.
‘Save the Children,' Long-Lost '70s Concert Film With the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Staple Singers and Other Black Superstars, Gets a Netflix Rebirth
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Second Circuit strikes down ‘Let’s Get It On’ copyright claims against Ed Sheeran
Sheeran continued testifying to deny allegations that his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" ripped off Marvin Gaye's soul ...
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