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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87319, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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Tempo's claims about "Flowers" and "When I Was Your Man"
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[*]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.
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Legal defense leans on fair use argument
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[*]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.
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Court date and lawsuit context
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[*]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.
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