Tag: Copyright

Law Professor Lester Comments On Latest “Sorry” Copyright Lawsuit Against Justin Bieber

By Michael Chmura | June 4, 2016

This Spring pop singer Justin Bieber was sued by indie artist Casey Dienel for stealing an eight second clip from her song, “Ring the Bell”. Commenting on the case, Babson Law Professor Toni Lester says: “Dienel is alleging that Beiber illegally used a short four note ascending music motif lasting eight seconds from her song.  Most people…

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Marvin Gaye Verdict: “Vibe” Of Song As Important As Melody

By Michael Chmura | March 11, 2015

The jury verdict in the copyright theft lawsuit against Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke came out yesterday. The defendants were told to pay $7 plus million dollars in damages to Marvin Gaye’s estate for illegally copying his 1970s hit, “Gotta Give It Up” with their song, “Blurred Lines”. Composer and law professor Toni Lester has…

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