Copyrights and Copyright Violations – Page 14

Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases.

Ed Sheeran is on trial, accused of borrowing from Marvin Gaye. Listen to the tracks at stake in lawsuits involving George Harrison, 2 Live Crew, Led Zeppelin and Katy Perry that may shape his case.

By Ben Sisario

Copyrights and Copyright Violations Crump, Benjamin L Pop and Rock Music Sheeran, Ed Suits and Litigation (Civil) Townsend, Ed

Ed Sheeran, Accused of Copying Marvin Gaye, Testifies He Wrote His Song

The singer was accused of copying his ballad “Thinking Out Loud” from Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” In court, he said he and a co-writer created the song, inspired by his grandparents.

By Ben Sisario

Copyright Office Copyrights and Copyright Violations Gaye, Marvin Lets Get It On (Song) Music Pop and Rock Music Sheeran, Ed Thinking Out Loud (Song) Townsend, Ed

Ed Sheeran Trial: Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know.

The heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye, accused Sheeran of copying it in “Thinking Out Loud.” Sheeran’s lawyers said both songs are based on a common chord progression.

By Ben Sisario

Computers and the Internet Copyrights and Copyright Violations Drake (Rapper) ghostwriter Herndon, Holly (1980- ) Intellectual Property Music Pop and Rock Music Rap and Hip-Hop Tesfaye, Abel (Weeknd) Universal Music Group

An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World

A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.

By Joe Coscarelli

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