"Unfortunately, today's jury verdict has blurred the lines between protectable elements of a musical composition and the unprotectable musical style or groove exemplified by Marvin Gaye," Iser said. Larry Iser, an intellectual property attorney who has represented numerous musicians in copyright cases, was critical of the outcome. King has said a decision in favor of Gaye's heirs could have a chilling effect on musicians who try to emulate an era or another artist's sound. Thicke and Williams earned more than $7 million apiece on the song, according to testimony. "They're unwavering in their absolute conviction that they wrote this song independently," he said. He and Thicke are "undoubtedly disappointed," said their lead attorney, Howard King. The verdict could tarnish the legacy of Williams, a reliable hit-maker who has won Grammy Awards and appears on NBC's music competition show "The Voice." Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke's chains and what they tried to keep on us and the lies that were told." "Right now, I feel free," she said outside court. Gaye's daughter Nona Gaye wept as the verdict was read and was hugged by her attorney, The Associated Press reported.
Gaye's children were awarded nearly $7.4 million in the verdict.
The "Blurred Lines" trial ended Tuesday when a jury declared that Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied a song from Marvin Gaye to create their 2013 hit.