Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams to Contest 'Blurred Lines' $7.4 Million Plagiarism Verdict for 'Blurred Lines'

Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams will contest the $7.4 million jury verdict that found they plagiarized Motown soul great Marvin Gaye in creating their hit single "Blurred Lines," the singers lawyer said on Wednesday.

The musician's family sought $25 million in damages, saying Thicke, Williams and rapper TI copied Gaye's 1977 hit 'Got to Give It Up'. The jury has ordered Thicke and Williams to come up with the money, reported Variety.

The musicians lawyer Howard King said Thicke and Williams remained adamant that "Blurred Lines" was an original song created solely by them, adding that jurors were apparently convinced otherwise by expert testimony which should have been inadmissible.

Williams contended during the trial that he was only trying to mimic the "feel" of Gaye's late 1970s music, but insisted he did not use elements of his idol's work.

In a joint statement, Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and TI said they were considering their options. "While we respect the judicial process, we are extremely disappointed in the ruling made today, which sets a horrible precedent for music and creativity going forward.

"'Blurred Lines' was created from the heart and minds of Pharrell, Robin and TI and not taken from anyone or anywhere else. We are reviewing the decision, considering our options and you will hear more from us soon about this matter."

The song, nominated for the record of the year at the 2013 Grammys, was number 1 on the Billboard single charts for 10 consecutive weeks.