Taylor Swift Seeks Dismissal of Poet’s $25M Lawsuit for Copyright Infringement

By Editorial Team

Pop star Taylor Swift has filed a motion in a Florida federal court to have a $25 million copyright infringement lawsuit against her dismissed. Swift has labeled the lawsuit as “frivolous and harassing,” arguing that it claims copyright infringement on concepts and words that cannot be owned by a single individual.

The lawsuit, brought by a poet, alleges that Swift infringed on their copyright by using certain concepts and words in her work. Swift’s legal team, represented by Venable LLP, has filed a motion seeking the dismissal of the case, asserting that the claims lack merit and should not proceed.

The case is currently before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, with Universal Music Group NV also named as a party in the lawsuit.

Swift’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit highlights the ongoing legal battle and the complexities surrounding copyright infringement cases, particularly in the realm of creative works such as music and poetry.

For more updates on this case and other legal news, stay tuned to Law360 for the latest developments.