featureflash-photo-agency-shutterstock-com-1

12 April 2016Copyright

Led Zeppelin to face ‘Stairway to Heaven’ copyright case

A US court has ruled that the founders of rock band Led Zeppelin must face a jury trial to determine whether the band’s most famous song “Stairway to Heaven” infringed copyright belonging to a band called Spirit.

Already registered?

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Adrian Tapping at atapping@newtonmedia.co.uk

More on this story

Appeal filed in Led Zeppelin copyright case

26 July 2016 In June, British rock group Led Zeppelin successfully won a copyright trial concerning its “Stairway to Heaven” song, but the band may be heading back to court after US outfit Spirit’s attorney filed an appeal.

Led Zeppelin in court for ‘Stairway to Heaven’ copyright case

15 June 2016 Two members of rock band Led Zeppelin have appeared at a Los Angeles court to deny claims that their hit song “Stairway to Heaven” infringed copyright.

US court rejects Led Zeppelin’s attempt to dismiss Stairway to Heaven case

8 May 2015 A US judge has tossed out rock band Led Zeppelin’s attempt to dismiss a copyright claim over its 1970s hit “Stairway to Heaven” before the case goes to trial.

30 years of the TRIPS Agreement—and the cracks are showing

Venner Shipley aims at 'M4 tech corridor' with new UK office

Cadwalader global head among trio moving to Orrick

King & Spalding adds music-focussed duo in New York

US in-house counsel brace for funder-fuelled litigation in 2026

Final call: Who are the world’s best in-house counsel?

Top Gun: Maverick suit nosedives on copyright and contract claims

Betty Boop and early Disney characters enter US public domain

Led Zeppelin to face ‘Stairway to Heaven’ copyright case

More on this story

Editor's picks

Editor's picks

More articles