Ed Sheeran Prevails in Copyright Appeal Over ‘Let’s Get It On’

Published On Nov 1, 2024, 4:55 PM

A federal appeals court ruled that Ed Sheeran's song 'Thinking Out Loud' does not infringe on Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'. The court decided that the copyright for 'Let's Get It On' only covers the basic sheet music and not the additional musical elements in the recording. The ruling clarified the legal protections concerning basic chords and rhythms in songwriting, which often don't qualify for copyright protection. This is seen as a significant affirmation of artists' rights in the music industry.