As a seasoned gamer with a keen eye for musical similarities and a vast playlist spanning decades of hits, I find myself intrigued by this latest copyright lawsuit involving Miley Cyrus‘ ‘Flowers’ and Bruno Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man.’
Miley Cyrus has countered a lawsuit suggesting that her song “Flowers” copies Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” Refuting the charges, Cyrus highlighted issues with the legal argument and defended her composition.
What are the main points of her response, and how might this case unfold? Let’s explore the details.
What did Miley Cyrus say about ‘Flowers’ copyright lawsuit?
Miley Cyrus’s legal representative, Peter Anderson, has replied to a copyright claim suggesting that “Flowers” copies Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” The response describes this legal action as a significant error or mistake.
In a court filing in Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus’ legal team argues that the defendant, Tempo Music Investments, does not have the authority to instigate a lawsuit. They explain this is due to the fact that Tempo obtained rights from just one of the four authors of the Mars song. Without the approval of the other co-writers, the lawsuit cannot move forward, as stated by Cyrus’ lawyers.
In simpler terms, the court document states that Tempo Music only got rights to use “When I Was Your Man” from one of the song’s four writers, Philip Lawrence. Since these are non-exclusive rights, Tempo cannot sue for copyright infringement under U.S. law. The lawyers representing both sides clarified that this means Tempo’s claim to the song’s copyright is flawed and invalid.
Alex Weingarten, representing Tempo Music, refuted these points by labeling Cyrus’ request as “intellectually dishonest.” He stated that since Tempo owns Lawrence’s share, they are entitled to protect their rights in the case. In essence, Weingarten suggested that Cyrus is using misleading technical arguments because they lack a solid substantive defense for the lawsuit.
The September-filed lawsuit alleges that “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus mirrors certain melodic, harmonic, and lyrical aspects from the song “When I Was Your Man.” It contends that Cyrus’ popular track wouldn’t have been created without the original piece. Nevertheless, legal professionals point out that merely sharing similar phrases or components might not breach copyright regulations. They also emphasize that the musical arrangement of “Flowers” is noticeably distinct.
Cyrus’ team firmly contends that their songs differ significantly from the ones in question, highlighting “notable discrepancies.” They believe any similarities found are merely “incidental, sporadic, and unprotected musical concepts and structures.” The court’s ruling on Tempo Music’s eligibility will decide whether this case moves forward.
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