Copyright
It is impossible to make a new song without similarities or inspiration
Ed Sheeran accused of plagiarism multiple times and taken to court a few times
Same Chords or rhythms does not mean it is a copy
Melody can mean it is a copy but doesn't always mean it is:
Shape of you: No Scrubs (Credited)
Strip that down: It wasn't me (Credited)
The rest of our life: When I found you (Credited)
Don't: Don't let me be yours (Credited)
How many times has Ed Sheeran been to court?
Little to say that Ed Sheeren has been the court for multiple songs over plagiarism and copyright.

This could be one of the reasons that Ed Sheeran has been in so many Law suits. As shown from 2022, Ed Sheeran's net worth is estimated to $200 million (£147 Million) so people are now taking him to court as they can get a higher sum of money if they are to win.