Apple and TBWA Worldwide agency taken to court over use of Persuasions sample in Jamie xx iPhone 6 ad
Jerome Lawson, the lead singer of The Persuasions, is suing Apple and TBWA Worldwide‘s Media Arts Land, over their use of Jamie xx’s ‘I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)’ in an iPhone 6 TV ad – because it features a sample of his music, and more importantly, showcases his voice.
A complaint filed to the Superior Court of California by Lawson alleges violation of right of publicity and breach of contract from the companies. There’s one caveat that may come to harm his case however, Lawson, never sued Jamie xx for the use of the sample when Read full story ›
Source: The Drum




