Ed Sheeran Testifies in Marvin Gaye Copyright Case

Ed Sheeran is being sued for copyright infringement over his song "Thinking Out Loud".

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The lawsuit alleges that Sheeran copied elements of the Marvin Gaye song "Let's Get It On".

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Sheeran denies the allegations and testified in court that he wrote the song independently.

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The case has sparked a debate over what constitutes copyright infringement in the music industry.

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The verdict of the case could have significant implications for future copyright cases.

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