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Intellectual Property,
Entertainment & Sports

Oct. 17, 2018

Lawyers say it’s tougher to advise musician defendants on infringement claims

Despite recent legislative attempts to modernize the way courts handle music copyright cases, many industry attorneys say it’s never been harder to counsel clients targeted by infringement claims.

Lawyers say it’s tougher to advise musician defendants on infringement claims
Gwen Stefani won a rare summary judgment from U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee as a defendant in a copyright infringement lawsuit over her song, "Spark the Fire."

Despite recent legislative attempts to modernize the way courts handle music copyright cases, many industry attorneys say it's never been harder to counsel clients targeted by infringement claims.

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel late last month revived a lawsuit brought against Led Zeppelin, alleging its iconic hit "Stairway to Heaven" infringes on a song by the band Taurus.

The panel rea...

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