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  1. The Blurred Lines case was unique, in that the two works at issue did not have similar melodies; the two songs did not even share a single melodic phrase. In fact, the two works did not have a sequence of even two chords played in the same order, for the same duration.

  2. Do you think it is important to provide these legal protections for artists even if it means hindering artistic creativity and the new works that might come from musical influence? Explain your reasoning.

  3. Mar 11, 2015 · Aside from the size of the damages awarded — some of the largest ever in a music copyright case — the ruling was surprising for the legal thinking behind it: Rather than an obviously derivative...

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  4. Mar 26, 2013 · With its lyrics talking of “blurred lines” between consenting and non-consent, this #1 hit was widely attacked for promoting rape culture. It was mostly written by Pharrell… Read More. Mar. 26,...

  5. Apr 9, 2023 · The controversial lyrics were just the tip of the iceberg. Content warning: This story includes descriptions of alleged sexual assault and domestic violence that may be distressing to some readers. 10 years ago, a song came on our radar that quickly shot to the top of the music charts.

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  6. Mar 11, 2015 · The “Blurred Lines” verdict is a victory for an outmoded law, but also an outmoded way of thinking about music. There are untold things that static sheet music can’t capture: tone, feel and...

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  8. Oct 17, 2019 · That pop song was Robin Thickes “Blurred Lines”, and the time was 2013. The backlash was widespread: it was banned from being played on several UK university campuses, YouTube removed the explicit version of the video, and the Guardian dubbed it “the most controversial song of the decade”.