In his recent Forbes article, “Miley Cyrus Can Buy Herself ‘Flowers,’ But Can She Save Herself From A Copyright Lawsuit?”, Dan Rozansky delves into the complexities of Tempo Music Investments’ copyright infringement case against Miley Cyrus.
Rozansky unpacks the allegations, which claim Cyrus’s chart-topping hit “Flowers” borrows “distinct, important, and recognizable portions” from Bruno Mars’ ballad “When I Was Your Man.” The lawsuit also names co-writers Gregory Hein and Michael Pollack, along with major industry players like Sony Music Entertainment and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., as defendants.
The article offers a thoughtful analysis of music copyright law, highlighting the hurdles plaintiffs face in proving infringement amid the blurred lines of modern creativity. Rozansky draws particular attention to the defense’s argument that Tempo lacks standing under the Copyright Act, having acquired only partial rights to the original song from one of its co-authors.
For a deeper dive into this intriguing case and its implications for the music industry, read the full article on the Forbes website.
