“Happy Birthday to You” to be Freed of Copyright
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“Happy Birthday to You” to be Freed of Copyright

For decades, with the possible exception of the publication of The Everyday Song Book in…

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Judge: ‘Happy Birthday To You’ in public domain
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Judge: ‘Happy Birthday To You’ in public domain

Marya, singer of the band Rupa & The April Fishes, recalls how her legal troubles…

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U.S. judge rules copyright for ‘Happy Birthday’ invalid
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U.S. judge rules copyright for ‘Happy Birthday’ invalid

Filmgoers can expect a surge in renditions of Happy Birthday to You after an American…

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Federal judge denies copyright claim to ‘Happy Birthday’ song
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Federal judge denies copyright claim to ‘Happy Birthday’ song

It’s estimated that Warner/Chappell has collected approximately million in royalties each year from the “Happy…

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