Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Copyright Infringement

Michael Bolton v. The Isley Brothers


Michael Bolton and the Isley Brothers both created a song with the same name and some of the same lyrics.  T.I.B. released "Love is a Wonderful Thing" in 1966 while Bolton released his in 1991.  T.I.B sued Bolton and the court found in his favor.  The Isley Brothers were awarded 5.4 million dollars, the calculation based on 66% of past and future royalties.

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