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What is the Baby Shark lawsuit?

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The Baby Shark lawsuit involved a U.S. composer alleging that Pinkfong's 'Baby Shark' plagiarized his work. South Korea's Supreme Court rejected the claim, citing insufficient evidence of copyright infringement and noting the composer's version was not distinct enough for new copyright protection.

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South Korean top court rejects 'Baby Shark' song plagiarism claim

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  • South Korea's Supreme Court rejected a U.S. composer's plagiarism claim against 'Baby Shark'.
  • The court upheld lower rulings, finding no copyright infringement by Pinkfong. 14s
  • The dispute focused on the song's 'doo-doo-doo-doo' hook and a $22,000 damages claim. 21s
  • The composer's version was based on a traditional melody and was not considered a new creative work. 41s
  • 'Baby Shark' has become a global phenomenon. 50s
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South Korean top court rejects 'Baby Shark' song plagiarism claim
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Africanews
5 hours ago
South Korean top court rejects 'Baby Shark' song plagiarism claim

A U.S. composer alleged that 'Baby Shark' plagiarized his work, but South Korea's Supreme Court rejected the claim.

South Korean top court rejects 'Baby Shark' song plagiarism claim
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Africanews
5 hours ago
South Korean top court rejects 'Baby Shark' song plagiarism claim

The court found insufficient grounds to conclude that Pinkfong had infringed on the composer's copyright.

South Korean top court rejects 'Baby Shark' song plagiarism claim
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Africanews
5 hours ago
South Korean top court rejects 'Baby Shark' song plagiarism claim

The court said the composer's version did not differ enough from the original song to qualify as a new creative work.

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