Overview

• A federal judge ruled that Mariah Carey's 1994 song 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' did not infringe on the copyright of a 1989 song of the same name by Andy Stone and Troy Powers.
• The court found that the similarities between the songs were limited to unprotectable Christmas song clichés and did not meet the legal standard for copyright infringement.
• Musicologist analysis presented in court determined that the two songs were distinctly different in melody, lyrics, and structure, with shared elements being common to many holiday tracks.
• Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani sanctioned the plaintiffs for filing a frivolous lawsuit, ordering them to pay Carey's legal expenses due to unsupported claims and unnecessary litigation costs.
• The plaintiffs' attorney expressed disappointment with the ruling and indicated they may consider appealing the decision.