Screenshot from "Blurred Lines" music video featuring Robin Thicke, T.I. and Pharell Williams
On March 23, Silicon Flatirons will host a conference, Blurred v. Bright: The Changing Analysis of Copyright Infringement in Music, bringing听together some of the nation鈥檚 brightest artists, lawyers, policymakers听and academics to discuss the rapidly changing analysis of copyright infringement in music.
The "Blurred Lines"听case, in which Marvin Gaye鈥檚 estate secured a multi-million dollar judgment against songwriters and recording artists Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke for copyright infringement stemming from similar sounding songs, has dominated recent industry headlines.
What: Blurred v. Bright: The Changing Analysis of Copyright Infringement in Music
When: Thursday, March 23, 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Wolf Law Building,听Wittemyer Courtroom
But what determines permissible inspiration in music versus unlawful copyright?
For some commentators, the听"Blurred Lines" case is a win for artists whose work is routinely 鈥渂orrowed鈥� from without compensation or attribution. But in an era in which new music often evokes earlier works, the holding is alternately viewed as a potential threat to artistic creation, to the ultimate detriment of the public.
Whatever the take, this seminal verdict marks a significant development in the application of copyright鈥檚 substantial similarity doctrine to music.
The conference will feature Richard Busch, attorney for Gaye's children Nona and Frankie Gaye, as well as musicians Aloe Blacc and DJ Spooky and music and legal scholars from 抖阴旅行射 and other universities.听
Online registration closes March 22, but walk-ins are welcome. The event is free for 抖阴旅行射 Boulder faculty, staff and students. For听more information and to register, .
This event will also be 听on the Colorado Law website.
