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Ed Sheeran’s Accusers Ask Supreme Court to Intervene in ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Case
In a surprise move, the plaintiffs suing Ed Sheeran over his 2017 hit song “Thinking Out Loud” have asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in the copyright infringement case, citing concerns that the lower appeals court has “openly defied” the high court.
The original lawsuit was filed by two songwriters, Steve Android and Martin Harrington, who claimed that Sheeran’s song borrowed significant elements from their 2005 single “Let’s Get It On.” A UK court initially ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, but a subsequent appeal was denied by the UK Court of Appeal.
However, last year, a US appeals court intervened, effectively reversing the initial judgment and dismissing the case. The plaintiffs have now asked the Supreme Court to review this decision, arguing that the lower court’s actions were “an affront to this Court’s jurisdiction” and “demonstrates an utter disregard for the principles of comity and respect for the decisions of other courts.”
Ed Sheeran’s legal team has not yet responded to the request. If accepted, the Supreme Court would have to decide whether to hear the case, which could potentially set a significant precedent in the music industry.
The court will likely review the appeal in the coming weeks before making a decision on whether to accept or decline the petition.
Source: https://www.billboard.com/pro/ed-sheeran-accusers-supreme-court-lets-get-it-on-case/
