Court Rules Ed Sheeran's Song Not Infringing

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Ed Sheeran, concluding that his song 'Thinking Out Loud' does not infringe on Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On.' The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a prior dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Structured Asset Sales, which claimed Sheeran's hit copied elements from Gaye's classic. The court emphasized that the musical components in question are too common to warrant copyright protection, stating that protecting such basic elements could hinder creativity in music. This ruling follows Sheeran's earlier victory in a separate lawsuit from the heirs of Gaye's co-writer, Ed Townsend. SAS's owner, David Pullman, indicated that the company is exploring its options following the court's decision. This ruling is seen as a significant win for artistic freedom within the music industry.