Proving Song Infringement Through the Use of Sound Recordings: Ed Sheeran to Led Zeppelin

December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EST On-Demand CLE Accredited

Recent years have seen an upswing in high profile music infringement cases. Proving infringement in these cases hinges upon an analysis of, among other things, the copying and use of protected elements within a song. A key issue in recent cases focuses on the underlying basis for such analysis; specifically, the use of sound recordings and deposit copies as evidence for the purpose of proving substantial similarity between two musical compositions. This webinar will explore this crucial issue, focusing on important key infringement cases including Structured Asset Sales v. Sheeran and Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin.

Tune in and focus on the issues in recent music infringement cases (eg Ed Sheeran) of using sound recordings or actual sheet music deposits in proving substantial similarity.

CLE Credit Details

The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. MCLE Credits will be available for those jurisdictions, and requests for credit in other jurisdictions may be made when registering. While credit in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed, Copyright Society staff will submit applications for accreditation and notify attorneys upon approval.

This intermediate program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Total minutes of instruction: 60 minutes.

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