Second Circuit Finds Marvin Gaye and Ed Sheeran Similarities Too Unoriginal for Copyright Protection
Briefly

The court affirmed that the selection-and-arrangement theory relied on musical elements too unoriginal for copyright protection, even in combination. This risks granting unmerited monopoly over fundamental musical concepts.
The ruling highlighted proper limitations on expert testimony, confining analysis strictly to the Gaye's deposit copy while rejecting arguments that sought to broaden the scope toward unoriginal elements.
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