U.S. Judge Rules Copyright for 'Happy Birthday to You' Invalid
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The "Happy Birthday to You" song is finally in the public domain.
The Happy Birthday to You song is finally in the public domain.
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Copyright for 'Happy Birthday' song is not valid, judge rules
Judge: 'Happy Birthday To You' in public domain
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Sing away! 'Happy Birthday' song copyright is not valid, judge rules
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All the 'Happy Birthday' Song Copyright Claims Were Invalid, Federal Judge Rules
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U.S. Judge Rules Copyright for 'Happy Birthday to You' Invalid
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Warner loses his “Happy Birthday” song
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US judge rules that Happy Birthday to You is in the public domain, Local News
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Judge Rules Copyright for 'Happy Birthday' Invalid
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Federal judge rules 'Happy Birthday' song in public domain
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