The composer is suing for lost royalties and seeking $160,000 in moral damages.
He also wants songwriting credits for the samba track, which he believes theHellosinger copied.
The major music companies can, however, appeal the Judges decision.
Throughout his career, he has released over 40 studio albums.
Toninho Geraes processa oficialmente Adele por suposto plagio e pede R$ 1 milhao.
Its kind of a story about …
I drove past Brockwell Park, which is a park in South London I used to live by.
Its where I spent a lot of my youth, she explained.
I like Adele, but its obvious that the melody is the same.
The melody is identical…
I dont know if it was intentional, but its the same, another added.
What are the chances that Adele knows who Toninho Geraes is?
a third wrote, referencing thecomposer.
But the chorus is the same thing!
Same notes and melodies.
Brazil signed the Berne Convention, which agrees with international protection forcopyrighted works.
Adopted in 1887, the convention is the primary international treaty governing copyright law.
), and moral rights.
The generally accepted method for proving copyright infringement requires a two-part test.
Did the accused have access to the original song, and are the songs substantially similar.
Blurred Lineswas at the center of a legal battle that lasted from 2013 to 2018.
(The artists later settled the case for $5 million.)
I feel strongly that this is NOT an example of copyright infringement as original material has NOT been copied.
Both songs use a well-known standard chord progression that is based on the ascending series of 4ths.
The judges jurisdiction is primarily limited to their own country.
However, a court ruling in Country X finding infringement could have persuasive or indirect effects.
A successful lawsuit in one country could encourage copyright holders to pursue similar actions in other jurisdictions.
He added: International cooperation through organizations like WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) can facilitate dispute resolution.
It also sets a minimum standard, so some countries may offer longer terms than the required minimums.
Bored Pandahas contacted Adeles representatives for comment.
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