"Where do you draw the line between inspiration and appropriation when it comes to musical compositions? That question is at the heart of several high-profile court cases, including the recent "Blurred Lines" trial and a current copyright-infringement lawsuit involving "Stairway to Heaven." But it isn't always easy to prove a song is yours – particularly when you're up against one of the biggest rock and roll bands of all time."
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Saturday, September 5, 2015
Inspiration Or Appropriation? Behind Music Copyright Lawsuits; NPR, 9/5/15
Allyson McCabe, NPR; Inspiration Or Appropriation? Behind Music Copyright Lawsuits:
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