Lavigne Settles in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

By Mariana McConnell: 2008-01-09 21:20:11

Canadian singer Avril Lavigne has reached a confidential settlement in a copyright infringement lawsuit leveraged against her by 70’s power pop band the Rubinoos. The plaintiffs claimed that Lavigne’s 2007 hit song “Girlfriend” plagiarized a chorus from the Berkeley based Rubinoos’ 1978 song “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend”. Neither party could be reached for comment.

Lavigne’s skills as a songwriter have always been in question, as have her claims to be the sole arbitrator of her image. Rarely if ever writing songs solo, Lavigne is credited as songwriter on “Girlfriend” alongside collaborator Dr. Luke. She was accused by the Rubinoos last July and heatedly denied ever hearing the Rubinoos’ minor hit. Also last July, Lavigne was accused of lifting material from fellow Canadian singer-songwriter Chantel Kreviazuk, though Kreviazuk later recanted all her incendiary comments. The similarly quiet settlement in the Rubinoos case might indicate Lavigne’s wish to quickly hush up detractors.

For those of you still incessantly chanting for Lavigne’s head, a settlement does not equate an admission of guilt. According to the Toronto Star, Lavigne’s manager Terry McBride had previously indicated that she would consider settling out of court to avoid extensive, expensive legal fees. Avril Lavigne may be a copycat, but she is not a dumb copycat.

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Mack
January 11, 2008 at 11:22

In a strange twist of fate, 'Complicated' came on, as I was Okaying the previous comment.

I sang along.

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Evan Taubenfeld
January 11, 2008 at 11:19

Originally I wasn't going to post anything regarding this since I think it's absolutely fucking ridiculous(that and I'm kinda nobody so it doesn't really matter), but for whatever reason the issue seems to be only escalating and I want to just clear some shit up. Avril is one of my dearest friends in the entire world and I find it pretty unbelievable how contorted the stories I'm hearing are. Chantal ate her words already, so I'll let that issue pass. The Roobinoos(who?) are fucking assholes. Check out their shitty ass myspace and I think it's pretty obvious that they're dying for attention and publicity. This is a pathetic attempt to hurt someone for their own benefit. I'm not a musicologist or whatever those fancy dudes are called, but I know this: I've written a shitload of songs with Avril, (7 of which we've been lucky enough to have recorded together and release on her records) and I can honestly say that she was a huge part of creative force behind all of them. Any accusations that she isn't a songwriter are ludicrous. The one thing in common with every hit she's ever had is that she wrote on them, not someone else. The matrix, chantal, and even myself, we come and go but she'll always be writing good tunes for her records. Anytime her and I have ever written anything that resembles something else she'll make note of it and we'll abandon it, so anyone who says that she knowingly rips people off are just hating on her. It's very easy to pull and pick someone apart once they're huge, but the truth is you don't sell 25 million records unless at the core, there is a large amount of talent and innovation to drive the thing. (there is always an exception to the rule eg; Creed)

so basically, if you're a hater fuck off, I think the fans of her music know the truth, and to be honest, it doesn't matter, in 6 months the roobinos will be back to serving up fries for us and Avril will be on a huge tour enjoying her long earned successes.

why the fuck do you have to pay for internet at starbucks? wtf? my latte was already 9 bucks
Evan

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Helen
January 10, 2008 at 15:17

Whatever Avril, I am always on your side. I am from Burma. Do you know where it is? I really hope to see you one time. But I know it's impossible. I really love you so much. You are improving a lot at your age. I am 18. I love you Avril. I do love you. Try your best. Don't give up.....!!!!! :*

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mattjones18
January 10, 2008 at 01:46

avril lavigne doesnt copy??!!!??

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