Ed Sheeran must face trial over accusation that he copied Marvin Gaye song

[Teletubby 144,733]

A federal judge says Ed Sheeran must face a jury trial over whether he stole key pieces of his “Thinking Out Loud” from Marvin Gaye‘s iconic “Let’s Get It On,” rejecting the British singer-songwriter’s efforts to toss out the long-running copyright case.

Sheeran’s attorneys argued that the lawsuit – filed by an entity that owns a partial stake in Gaye’s famous 1973 song – was invalid because the combination of simple elements the singer allegedly stole was not unique enough to be covered by a copyright in the first place.

But in a ruling on Thursday, Judge Louis Stanton said there was “no bright-line rule” for deciding such questions and that the pop star would need to make his arguments before a jury of his peers.

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[Guillaume Hamon 6,297]

Ed has so many plagiarism accusations damn...

[Bobina 2,023]

It has, like... only 1 beat that sounds similar to me 

[bionic 48,483]

This case should go to The Hague and Ed should face trial for crimes against humanity. Anything less is a mockery of the justice system

[mwjuell91 219]

I dont hear it whatsoever.

[Railing 2,750]

1 hour ago, Guillaume Hamon said:

Ed has so many plagiarism accusations damn...

He's admitted to stealing melodies before (see Shape of You) so it's no surprise

[tylerjs 5,719]

[River 113,327]

I'm still shocked that Will Smith didn't sue for Sing, that song sounds exactly like Miami

[Shipper 12,995]

I know we dont like him here but that is a REACH. It doesnt sound like it at all or even the lyrics.

I mean, if he loses then Gaga will lose against Madonna for BTW.

[gypsy101 5,452]

marvin gaye’s family is the reason we have all these bonkers copyright lawsuits the last few years (because of blurred lines). completely ridiculous they won that plus it opened the floodgates

[Eido 3,660]

Edit : oh well my comment was posted on another subject 

[Pablo 7,681]

I kinda hear it but also it's not at all unique? IDK how to describe it 

[Togekiss 2,491]

3 hours ago, Guillaume Hamon said:

Ed has so many plagiarism accusations damn...

I also feel like Marvin Gaye’s estate sues people a lot? I don’t like Ed but I feel like I’ve heard this story before

[KubaM316 13,611]

again?

[Anderson123 37,712]

I’m so deaf can’t hear any similarities. Sia sis it’s your time for Cheap Thrills revenge. Jk I don’t think Sia is the type of person to do these things, she’s chill and understands how songwriting works.