Mariah Carey has emerged victorious in a copyright lawsuit filed against her regarding her hit song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You." The lawsuit, brought by Andy Stone, alleged that Carey's song infringed on his own copyrighted work of the same name.
The judge, however, ruled in Carey's favor, granting her a summary judgment. This means that the court found Stone's claims to be without merit and dismissed the case before it could proceed to trial. The ruling effectively protects Carey's intellectual property rights and ownership of the popular Christmas song.
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" has become a holiday staple since its release in 1994, generating substantial revenue and cementing Carey's status as the 'Queen of Christmas.' The song's enduring popularity makes it a frequent target for copyright claims, but this ruling reinforces Carey's legal standing and creative control over her work.
Mariah Carey Wins Copyright Lawsuit Over 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
A judge has ruled in favor of Mariah Carey in a copyright infringement lawsuit concerning her iconic holiday song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You." Andy Stone, who claimed Carey's song infringed on his own work with the same title, saw his case dismissed. The court granted Carey a summary judgment, effectively ending the legal challenge. This decision reaffirms Carey's ownership of the beloved Christmas anthem.