On March 27, 2025, Dua Lipa, her label Warner Records, and other defendants won the dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit in Manhattan. The suit alleged that her 2021 hit 'Levitating' copied elements from a 1979 disco song.
U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate 'substantial similarity' between 'Levitating' and their song 'Wiggle and Giggle All Night.' The judge also found the alleged 'signature melody' to be unprotectable, referencing a prior federal appeals court decision involving Ed Sheeran.
This legal victory is significant for Warner Music Group, as it protects a major artist and avoids potential financial penalties. The ruling reinforces legal precedents regarding common musical elements and their protectability in copyright law.
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