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Swift is the only female artist to have eight number one albums in the UK in this century.
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is set to go on trial for allegedly infringing copyright on one of her biggest hits. Shake it.
A California judge has rejected Swift’s request to dismiss the case and ruled that only a jury could establish a copy of his 2014 hit song. Plays plays (2001), from the Dissolved Female Group 3LW.
Although the rhythms of the two songs are different, their lyrics are consistent with the variations of the phrases. “Players will play“Y”Haters hate“.
Earlier, California Central District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald dismissed the case, saying the letters were too large. “Normal” Subject to copyright.
In his original judgment, Fitzgerald quoted 13 previous songs, including similar phrases Playa is a hater, D The Notorious Big, y dreams, De Fleetwood Mac.
At the time, the judge noted that “in the early 2000s, popular culture was deeply ingrained in the opinions of gamblers and haters.” No. Especially those that are different from others Like ‘runners are going to run’; Or ‘Swimmers go swimming.’
“The notion that actors act in accordance with their essential nature is not constructive; this is normal,” he wrote, “the lyrics in question are too small, original and unproductive to justify protection under the law on rights. Author”.
Composers, however Sean Hall and Nathan Butler They appealed the sentence and the federal court reversed the initial decision by referring the case to Judge Fitzgerald.
Swift asked for a brief verdict – an immediate verdict in his favor – but Fitzgerald refused to do so on Thursday.
“Although there are some significant differences between the works, There are also significant similarities In the use of words and the order / structure, “he explained.
The magistrate added, “The court cannot determine whether any arbitral tribunal can reasonably determine the lyrics, word structure or poetic structure between the two works.”
According to the judge, Swift’s hired experts presented “convincing arguments” that were not enough to prevent the case from going to trial.
Plays plays A small hit for 3LW. Nevertheless, the life of the composer continued. Hall has written and produced songs for artists such as Justin Bieber and Maroon 5, while Butler has worked with artists such as the Backstreet Boys and Luther Wandrow.
For its part, Shake it, From Swift, is The best-selling solo song of his career And ranked first in the United States and second in the United Kingdom (which moved from first place) Everything about that bass, De Megan coach).
Hall and Butler’s lawyers celebrated the decision, saying the court had “done the right thing.” The Swift team declined to comment when contacted by the BBC.
The trial date has not yet been announced..
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