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Ed Sheeran Prevails in Copyright Battle Over 'Thinking Out Loud'

A U.S. appeals court affirms that Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' did not infringe Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'.

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Updated: Nov 1st, 2024, 8:30 PM ET

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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a prior ruling that Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' doesn't infringe copyright of Marvin Gaye's classic 'Let's Get It On'. The appeal came from Structured Asset Sales, which owns rights to Gaye's song, after previous cases dismissed their claims. The court expressed concern over overprotecting basic musical elements and noted the songs share fundamental components but lack substantial likeness. Sheeran's attorney welcomed the decision while SAS contemplates further legal actions, including a separate ongoing lawsuit.

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