Not exact matches
If, on the other hand, the range of expression for the work is wide, then the work is entitled to «broad» copyright protection, meaning that infringement can be
proved by showing
substantial similarity.
Because Williams and Thicke had conceded access to Gaye's song, the court lowered the required showing of
substantial similarity for
proving infringement.
Robinson had the burden of
proving that the defendants had access to his work and that there were
substantial similarities between his creation and Robinson Sucroë.