Industry Sep 18, 2026
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Copyright Termination 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 U.S. Supreme Court not to intervene in a case concerning copyright termination rights, following an appeals court ruling that favored the songwriter's interpretation. Major record labels had sought the Supreme Court's review after the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court's decision.
The case centers on the interpretation of termination rights within U.S. copyright law. The songwriter, whose work was central to the original ruling, is now advocating for the Supreme Court to let the lower court's decision stand, arguing against further legal entanglement in the matter. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
The case centers on the interpretation of termination rights within U.S. copyright law. The songwriter, whose work was central to the original ruling, is now advocating for the Supreme Court to let the lower court's decision stand, arguing against further legal entanglement in the matter. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.