A songwriter has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reject an attempt by the four largest music companies to overturn a Fifth Circuit ruling that gave him full rights to the 1966 Swingin' Medallions single "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)." The case centers on whether the songwriter can hold foreign copyrights in the song, a right the music companies are contesting.
The Fifth Circuit previously ruled in the songwriter's favor, granting him all rights to the track. The music companies then petitioned the Supreme Court to review that decision, seeking to retain the foreign copyright. In his latest filing, the songwriter urged the Court to ignore their bid, arguing the lower court's ruling should stand.
This report is based on a single source, so there are no differing perspectives to compare. The Supreme Court has not yet announced whether it will take up the case, leaving the dispute over foreign copyright ownership unresolved for now.