Big Law
Ed Sheeran Faces a Copyright Battle Over ‘Shape of You’
Ed Sheeran has arrived at the High Court to kick off his copyright trial after two songwriters claimed his biggest ever hit – Shape Of You – ripped off parts of their song.
The 31-year-old donned a dark suit and tie as he appeared in Court 15 of the Rolls Building in central London – where proceedings were scheduled to begin before Mr Justice Zacaroli at 10.30am.
Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue allege the 2017 melody infringes ‘particular lines and phrases’ of their own track, called Oh Why.
