Warner loses his “Happy Birthday” song

TIL that Warner Bros. has a copyright on the happy birthday song. This is why restaurants have their own version. : r/todayilearned

Warner Music Aims to Keep 'Happy Birthday' Away From Public Domain

Who Owns the Rights to the “Happy Birthday” Song?

History Daily

The Song “Happy Birthday” is Copyrighted and Brings in About $2,000,000 Per Year to the Copyright Holders

The Happy Birthday case: How copyright lost touch with reality

Warner/Chappell loses Happy Birthday to You lyrics copyright claim

Warner Music Settles 'Happy Birthday' Lawsuit for $14 Million

Happy Birthday Song Contest, Regular Show Wiki

Why the 'Happy Birthday' song can now be sung for free

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