Jury Weighs ‘Blurred Lines’ Copying Case

Pharrell Williams, the singer, songwriter and producer best known for his hit “Happy,” was in U.S. District Court trial in Los Angeles this week with singer Robin Thicke. The two are accused of unfairly copying a song by Motown great Marvin Gaye when writing the blockbuster 2013 song “Blurred Lines.” Pharrell testified in court Wednesday that the only thing “Blurred Lines” and Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up” share is a “feel,” which isn’t infringement, he said, but just an echo....

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