Cyrus lawyers seek to dismiss Flowers' copyright suit

Miley Cyrus pushes back against a lawsuit over "Flowers" claiming it copied "When I Was Your Man." Her team argues the comparison is flawed and that no copyright infringement exists.

Cyrus moves to end "Flowers" copyright lawsuit

• Lawyers argue the lawsuit lacks solid grounds, pushing for dismissal.
• The suit claims "Flowers" copied elements of Bruno Mars’ "When I Was Your Man."
• Cyrus’ team says Tempo’s musicologist failed to research prior art.

Tempo's claims about "Flowers" and "When I Was Your Man"

• Tempo points out pitch sequences and lyric similarities, but Cyrus says they’re unprotectable.
• Lyrics about flowers and hand-holding are common breakup tropes.
• Legal team calls these comparisons too abstract to be considered protected.

Legal defense leans on fair use argument

• Cyrus’ team argues the song is a transformative commentary on the original.
• Despite similarities, the popularity of "Man" rose after "Flowers" release, showing no harm.
• Lawyers contend "Flowers" celebrates female independence, in contrast to "Man’s" regret.

Court date and lawsuit context

• Hearing scheduled for May 5 before Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani.
• Lawsuit follows the massive success of "Flowers," the top-selling single of 2023.
• "When I Was Your Man" has been certified Platinum 11 times and topped the charts in 2013.