Peters v. Kanye West, 692 F.3d 629 (7th Circuit August 20, 2012). Vince P. gave song “Stronger” quoting Nietzsche to Joe Monopoly. Monopoly agreed to rep him if a label financed. Deal fell through. Less than a year later Kanye West comes out with megahit titled “Stronger” quoting Nietzsche. Joe Monopoly is a producer on the album. District court finds the songs not similar, affirms the district court’s dismissal following a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss. Lyrics in opinion, good discussion of access.
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