Robin Thicke and EMI Sued Over Claims Blurred Lines Copies Marvin Gaye's Got To Give It Up

Two of Marvin Gaye's children are suing Robin Thicke over his hit song Blurred Lines, accusing him and his collaborators of copyright infringement.

Nona Marvisa Gaye and Frankie Christian Gaye also allege music company EMI failed to protect their father's legacy.

The family's suit is the latest salvo in a dispute over Thicke's hit and whether it copies elements of Gaye's song Got To Give It Up.

Their lawsuit seeks to block Thicke and his collaborators Pharrell and T.I. from using elements of their father's music in Blurred Lines or other songs.

Thicke has denied copying Gaye's song for Blurred Lines, which has the longest streak this year atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has sold more than 6 million tracks so far.

The suit also accused Thicke of improperly using Gaye's song After the Dance in his song Love After War.
Much of the lawsuit focuses on claims that EMI should have pursued a copyright infringement claim. It also alleges the company's executives used intimidation to try to stop the Gaye family from pursuing a lawsuit.

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