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Ed Sheeran has won a second copyright infringement lawsuit over his song "Thinking Out Loud."
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The lawsuit accused Sheeran of copying Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."
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The judge dismissed the case before it went to trial, stating that the musical elements were common.
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Another lawsuit from Structured Asset Sales is still pending, comparing the recordings of the songs.
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Sheeran believed it was important to go to trial and not settle, receiving support from fellow songwriters.
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The outcome highlights the challenges artists face when their work is scrutinized for similarities.