Singer calls for the case to be dismissed and claims the allegations are based on generic similarities
Partial copyright
According to Miley’s lawyers, led by Peter AndersonTempo Music only owns part of the rights When I was your manacquired by the co-author Phil Lawrencewhich does not give the company the legitimacy to sue without the consent of the other owners.
US law requires the approval of all copyright holders for such action. That makes the case technically invalid,” Anderson said.
The defense also highlighted that the two songs present substantial differences in melody, harmony and structure. Lawyers classified Tempo Music’s allegations as based on “generic similarities,” something common in the music industry and insufficient to constitute copyright infringement.
Tempo Music’s response
The lawyer Alex Weingartenrepresenting Tempo Music, countered Miley’s allegations, calling the defense “intellectually dishonest.” He said the company has the legitimacy to protect its interests and accused the singer’s team of using technical arguments to avoid credit.
“Flowers” would not achieve the same success without “When I Was Your Man,” as it copies melodic, harmonic, and even lyrical elements from the original song.
The action also involves other defendants, such as Sony Music Publishing, Apple and major retailers, for distributing Miley’s hit song.
Released in 2023 as part of the Endless Summer Vacation album, Flowers it was a global phenomenon. The song was the best-selling song of 2023 and earned Miley her first awards Grandmother this year, in the Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance categories.
To date, the case is still being considered in Los Angeles court. Miley and her lawyers hope the lawsuit will be dismissed, while Tempo Music insists the allegations are valid.
Source: Terra
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