Industry Sep 18, 2026
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Case
When America’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court backed a songwriter-friendly interpretation of the termination right in US copyright law, the majors bought the song that prompted that ruling and asked the
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
A songwriter has asked the US Supreme Court to decline involvement in a case concerning copyright termination rights. This follows a ruling by the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court that favored a songwriter's interpretation of these rights.
The music majors acquired the song central to the ruling and sought Supreme Court intervention. The songwriter involved is now urging the court not to hear the case. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.