The Blurred Lines verdict "handicaps any creator out there who is making something that might be inspired by something else,” said Pharrell Williams, speaking to the Financial Times in his first interview since being found liable for copyright infringement.

“This is about protecting the intellectual rights of people who have ideas. Everything that’s around you in a room was inspired by something or someone. If you kill that, there’s no creativity. This applies to fashion, music, design... anything,” added ...