Industry Sep 19, 2026
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Case Appeal
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. The appeal stems from a Fifth Circuit Appeals Court ruling that favored a songwriter's interpretation of these rights.
The music industry majors acquired the song central to the ruling and subsequently petitioned the Supreme Court to intervene. The songwriter involved is now arguing against this intervention. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.