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“Dark Horse” Copyright Claim Against Katy Perry - Hoofing it on a Stairway to Heaven?

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We previously reported on the Marcus Gray, et al. (“Gray”) v. Katheryn Hudson, et al. (“Perry”) case on August 2nd and August 15th of 2019. When we initially reported the details of this case, Gray was awarded damages to...more

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9th Circuit En Banc Ruling in Favor of Led Zeppelin in the "Stairway to Heaven" Case Immediately Impacts Copyright Cases

You've heard it, you likely love it, and it's probably the first melody that you ever tried to learn on the guitar to impress your friends. "Stairway to Heaven" has been called the greatest rock song of all time by music...more

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Ninth Circuit Shows Led Zeppelin a Whole Lotta Love in ‘Stairway’ Copyright Win

Ruling en banc, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reinstated a 2016 jury verdict, finding that the rock band Led Zeppelin and the opening notes of its hit song “Stairway to Heaven” did not infringe the 1967 song...more

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A “Dark Horse” Victory for Katy Perry: Central District of California Overturns $2.8M Copyright Verdict

Nearly eight months after a trial that culminated in an adverse jury verdict, pop singer Katy Perry recently achieved a “Dark Horse” victory, proving that the legal battle was “Never Really Over.”On March 16, 2020, the...more

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Led Zeppelin Paves the Way for Katy Perry

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We recently wrote about Led Zeppelin’s victory at the Ninth Circuit in the dispute over “Stairway to Heaven.” Although just a few weeks old, the decision has already been applied in a music case to find non-infringement,...more

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Led Zeppelin Reaches Heaven in Golden State Court: 9th Circuit Reverses Prior Decision in En Banc Ruling

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We have previously written several posts about this copyright dispute over the signature opening guitar riff in the classic Led Zeppelin song “Stairway to Heaven.” You may recall, the estate of musician Randy Craig Wolfe,...more

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After A Long Climb, Led Zeppelin Prevails In The Stairway To Heaven Copyright Battle

Nearly 40 years after Led Zeppelin released Stairway to Heaven – viewed by many as one of the greatest rock songs of all time – Led Zeppelin was sued for copyright infringement. The estate of guitarist Randy Wolfe, who...more

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Led Zeppelin Victorious at the Ninth Circuit

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The epic copyright infringement lawsuit against Led Zeppelin over the song “Stairway to Heaven” has reached another milestone – this time in favor of the legendary band. This case has been more like a long and winding road...more

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Led Zeppelin Ruling Overturns Ninth Circuit’s ‘Inverse Ratio Rule’

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On March 9, 2020, Led Zeppelin won a major copyright battle over claims that they stole part of their signature song “Stairway to Heaven.” The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, ruling en banc, upheld a 2016 jury verdict that...more

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Ninth Circuit Watch: En Banc Court Overturns Rule That a High Degree Of Access to Copyrighted Material Reduces Plaintiff's Burden...

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On March 9, 2020, the en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously held in Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin that a copyright defendant’s “high degree of access” to a copyrighted work does not lower the plaintiff’s...more

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Stairway Opens for a Rehearing

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“There’s still time to change the road you’re on,” Led Zeppelin says, hoping a 2016 jury verdict in its favor will be reinstated. On June 10, an 11-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit announced that it would rehear a copyright...more

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Stairway To Retrial: 9th Circuit Erases Jury Verdict in Favor of Led Zeppelin

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As it turns out, all that glitters is not gold. Or at least that’s probably how Led Zeppelin feels after the 9th Circuit overturned a shiny jury verdict in favor of the iconic British rock band....more

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