‘Electric Avenue’ singer’s suit against Trump is allowed to stand

‘Electric Avenue’ singer’s suit against Trump is allowed to stand

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https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/09/30/electric-avenue-singers-suit-against-trump-is-allowed-to-stand/

In a decision that cited Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and 2 Live Crew, a federal judge declined to dismiss a complaint against Donald Trump over the use of the ’80s hit “Electric Avenue” in a campaign video.

The lawsuit by singer-songwriter Eddy Grant alleges copyright infringement through the use of the song in a 55-second animated video that Trump tweeted on Aug. 12, 2020. It portrays the Trump campaign as a sleek, red train while Joe Biden rides a creaky handcart.