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Filmmakers Claim To Have Conclusive Proof Against “Happy Birthday” Copyright Claim

Filmmakers Claim To Have Conclusive Proof Against “Happy Birthday” Copyright Claim

“Happy Birthday” (aka “Happy Birthday To You”) may be sung millions of times a day at birthday bashes around the world, but putting it in a movie or recording a version of the brief ditty will set you back some money for royalties to Warner Music Group, which has long claimed to hold the copyright for the song. But a recently filed court document claims that there is conclusive proof that the song belongs in the public domain. [More]