Dua Lipa Triumphs in ‘Levitating’ Copyright Battle: Court Dismisses Infringement Claims
Well, well, well, if it isn’t another round in the courtroom where pop culture meets legal drama! In a recent ruling that could only be described as a “Levitating” triumph, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Dua Lipa, who has been accused of pilfering melodies from L. Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer’s 1979 track, “Wiggle and Giggle All Night.” The judge determined there was no “substantial similarity” between the two songs, effectively giving a polite yet firm “no, thank you” to the suit. Not only did the plaintiffs claim that Lipa’s hit borrowed from their disco-flavored track, but they also alleged it took inspiration from the 1980 song “Don Diablo” by Miguel Bosé. Judge Failla, however, had a different tune in mind, referencing a previous case involving Ed Sheeran, and elucidating that the elements of pop and disco are too broadly defined to be protectable.
This ruling had more layers than a wedding cake, revealing a legal philosophy that prioritizes musical creativity over rigid copyright claims. The judge pointed out a delightful irony: the similarities between “Levitating” and the plaintiffs’ songs echoed elements found in compositions by Mozart and the Bee Gees. So much for musical originality, huh? It’s almost as if the very essence of pop is a collaborative symphony, with influences swirling through the decades.
But wait—there’s more! The plaintiffs’ camp, led by Jason T. Brown, has expressed their intention to appeal. They argue that the heart of songwriting deserves more respect than cold legal analysis can provide. In an age where music is often dissected like a frog in biology class, their comments underscore a growing rift between legal frameworks and the visceral experience of music. After all, the soul of a song isn’t found in the notes but in the emotions it evokes.
So, folks, as the legal saga continues, let’s remember one thing: in the world of music, inspiration is the name of the game, and sometimes the lines between homage and infringement can be as blurry as your vision after a night of dancing to “Levitating.”
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Sources: Celebrity Storm
