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Wednesday, December 09, 2015

Judge Won't Stop Lawsuit From Seeking 'Happy Birthday' Money Back to 1949

Hollywood Reporter: The case focuses on whether the song is copyrighted, and if not, whether Warner/Chappell has to pay back the licensing fees it has collected.

At least for now, a federal judge is allowing a lawsuit over the song "Happy Birthday" to assert claims on behalf of those who have paid licensing fees dating back to 1949.

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