In a significant legal victory, pop sensation Dua Lipa has been cleared of allegations asserting that she copied elements from two older tracks in her chart-topping hit 'Levitating'. The lawsuit, filed by songwriters L Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer in 2022, claimed similarities with their songs from the late '70s and '80s. However, US Judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed the case, citing that the claimed similarities were too generic and already present in various other musical works throughout history.
**Dua Lipa Prevails in Copyright Litigation over 'Levitating'**
**Dua Lipa Prevails in Copyright Litigation over 'Levitating'**
Dua Lipa successfully defends her hit single 'Levitating' against plagiarism claims in a recent court ruling.
The ruling, which coincidentally landed on the fifth anniversary of 'Levitating's' original release, marks the second time Lipa has successfully defeated similar allegations surrounding her popular track. In a previous case brought forward by a Florida band, the court decided lack of evidence substantiating claims that Lipa had prior access to the band's song. Nonetheless, Lipa continues to navigate legal waters as she faces another lawsuit from featured vocalist Bosko Kante, who alleges unauthorized use of his contributions in remixes of the song.
Legal representatives for the plaintiffs expressed their intent to appeal the recent ruling, while fans and industry insiders await Dua Lipa’s official stance on the matter.
In a vibrant landscape of music, this ruling has broader implications, suggesting that creativity within recognized genres should remain protected from restricting similarities.
The ruling also reaffirms a vital principle in copyright law: the protection cannot stifle the evolution and artistic expression that is integral to the music industry.
Legal representatives for the plaintiffs expressed their intent to appeal the recent ruling, while fans and industry insiders await Dua Lipa’s official stance on the matter.
In a vibrant landscape of music, this ruling has broader implications, suggesting that creativity within recognized genres should remain protected from restricting similarities.
The ruling also reaffirms a vital principle in copyright law: the protection cannot stifle the evolution and artistic expression that is integral to the music industry.
