• A Florida artist filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Taylor Swift.
• She alleges that “creative elements” in Swift’s songs were copied.
• The allegations against Taylor Swift Productions remain active.

Florida artist Kimberly Marasco has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Taylor Swift and her production company, Taylor Swift Productions, seeking over $7 million in damages. Marasco alleges that “creative elements” in Swift’s songs and music videos were copied from her original work without authorization or credit.

Judge Aileen Cannon recently dismissed Swift from the lawsuit without prejudice, citing Marasco’s failure to serve the suit in a timely manner. However, the allegations against Taylor Swift Productions remain active, leaving the door open for Marasco to refile the case in the future.

In response, attorneys representing Swift’s company, Aaron S. Blynn and Katherine Wright Morrone, filed a motion to dismiss the case on January 21. They argued that more than 50% of Marasco’s claims are “time-barred,” as copyright law requires claims to be filed within three years of discovering alleged infringement. Swift’s albums, including Lover, Folklore, and Evermore, were released before April 2021, the cutoff for legal pursuit of the claims.

Marasco contended she was unaware of the alleged similarities until attending Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour. Her attorneys countered that Swift’s music has been widely covered and accessible, disputing Marasco’s claim of ignorance. The legal battle continues to unfold.

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