Intellectual Property,
Entertainment & Sports
Apr. 2, 2025
Finding the line between inspiration and infringement in music copyright
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Peter Anderson
Partner
Davis, Wright & Tremaine LLP
Phone: (310) 260-6030
Email: peteranderson@dwt.com
UCLA SOL; Los Angeles CA
Eric Lamm
Associate
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Determining whether two musical compositions share elements that are protectable by copyright is a complex task for courts. Not only are courts frequently confronted with very technical subject matter, they also often have to sift through dueling expert reports. Yet, court decisions on protectability play a crucial role in weeding out unmeritorious claims and preventing a creative industry from being chilled by overbroad copyright protection. Fortunately, courts have not shied away from th...
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