Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams Appeal ‘Blurred Lines’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Jury found that duo lifted elements of 1977 Marvin Gaye song for their own hit

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Get ready for another verse in the legal saga surrounding the hit song “Blurred Lines.”

The song’s writers, Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I., have filed an appeal of the verdict in a copyright infringement case that determined “Blurred Lines” infringed on the Marvin Gaye song “Got to Give It Up.”

The notice of appeal was filed on Monday.

The high-profile trial, which wrapped up in March, resulted in a jury award of $7.4 million to Marvin Gaye’s family for infringement on the late singer’s 1977 song. That amount was later reduced to $5.3 million.

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