Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has emerged victorious in a highly publicized lawsuit over the lyrics of one of her songs. A judge has ruled in Swift's favor, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the song's lyrics infringed on the plaintiff's copyright. The plaintiff, a songwriter, had accused Swift of borrowing "quintessential themes" from their own work without permission. In a statement, Swift's team called the lawsuit "absurd" and argued that the plaintiff's claims were baseless. The ruling is a significant win for Swift, who has been at the center of several high-profile copyright disputes in recent years.
Taylor Swift Beats ‘Absurd’ Lawsuit Over Song Lyrics: ‘Quintessential Themes’ Rolling Stone