15 November 2021CopyrightMuireann Bolger

John Lewis denies copying song in Xmas ad

John Lewis is facing claims of plagiarism over the musical arrangement it chose for its 2021 Christmas advert featuring the 1980’s electro-pop song “ Together In Electric Dreams”.

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

John Lewis in High Court over Christmas TV dragon

30 January 2023 Trial begins between the retail giant and a children’s book author | Author accuses John Lewis of copying her fire-breathing dragon in its 2019 advert, which bears a “striking similarity” to her own creation.

John Lewis Christmas parody videos raise IP questions

13 November 2015 When does the Christmas season begin? Is it after Halloween has ended or when a pop star turns the lights on for the first time in a town centre?

NYT accuses OpenAI of lying and destroying evidence

Anne Frank case: CJEU’s geo-blocking ruling clarifies liability for publishers

'Record breaking' intangible asset investment exceeds $10trn

Tackling the World Cup’s global piracy battle in Southeast Asia

Reggaeton 'riddim’: Music's biggest copyright case moves to jury trial

How Shopify secured ‘a good result’ in unusual software copyright battle

BBC appoints CEO, Brands & Licensing, to grow broadcaster’s IP

US tackles World Cup piracy with 400 global streaming takedowns

John Lewis denies copying song in Xmas ad

More on this story

Editor's picks

Editor's picks

More articles