Now this is a unique case. Eminem and his publishers have filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against New Zealand’s ruling political party over the alleged misuse of ‘Lose Yourself’ in a campaign ad to get the prime minister, John Key, re-elected. New Zealand’s general election is set for September 20.
Detroit-based Eight Mile Style and Martin Affiliated both claim that the National Party breached copyright laws by using his 8 Mile soundtrack track ‘Lose Yourself’ and have filed a case in the New Zealand High Court seeking damages.
“It is both disappointing and sadly ironic that the political party responsible for championing the rights of music publishers in New Zealand … should itself have so little regard for copyright,” Martin said. “We do not hesitate to take immediate action to protect the integrity of Eminem’s works.”
But the National party has flatly rejected the allegation it infringed the rapper’s work and says the backing came from an Australian-based production outfit.
We will keep you updated in the development.
Via Associated Press
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