Ed Sheeran cleared of copyright infringement in high-profile lawsuit.
TL;DR
Ed Sheeran has won a copyright infringement lawsuit involving his song "Thinking Out Loud" and the Marvin Gaye classic "Let's Get It On." The lawsuit claimed that Sheeran took the rhythm, chord progression, and other elements from "Let's Get It On" without permission. However, a Manhattan jury found that Sheeran did not engage in willful copyright infringement. Sheeran had been accused of copying the sheet music for "Let's Get It On" by the family of the song's late co-writer, Ed Townsend.
- Ed Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit involving 'Thinking Out Loud' ABC News
- Ed Sheeran Trial Goes Into Deliberations After Judge Tells Jury: ‘Independent Creation Is a Complete Defense’ Yahoo Entertainment
- Opinion | Today’s Opinions: In (grudging) defense of Ed Sheeran The Washington Post
- Jury finds Ed Sheeran did not infringe on the copyright of 'Let's Get It On' CNN
- "It's MONSTROUS Anybody Could Sue This Much!" - Sharon Osbourne on Ed Sheeran Copyright Row TalkTV
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