Ed Sheeran Triumphs in Copyright Legal Battle

Ed Sheeran successfully defended his song 'Thinking Out Loud' in a U.S. appeals court. The court ruled that the 2014 hit did not infringe upon Marvin Gaye's 1973 track 'Let's Get It On.' This decision affirms a previous ruling, favoring Sheeran and his collaborators against the lawsuit from Structured Asset Sales.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-11-2024 02:27 IST | Created: 03-11-2024 02:27 IST
Ed Sheeran Triumphs in Copyright Legal Battle
Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran emerged victorious in a legal battle concerning his song 'Thinking Out Loud.' The U.S. appeals court upheld a prior ruling that the 2014 hit did not infringe on Marvin Gaye's classic 'Let's Get It On.'

The appeals court's decision was made in Manhattan, confirming the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Structured Asset Sales, which holds the rights to Gaye's song.

The ruling marks a significant win for Sheeran, his record label Warner Music, and Sony Music Publishing, reaffirming their original legal stance.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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