U.S. Judge Rules Copyright for 'Happy Birthday to You' Invalid
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Judge Rules Copyright for 'Happy Birthday' Invalid
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HILARIOUS LAWYER BIRTHDAY Card. Judge Card. Law Student. Paralegal. Order in the Court. Eco & Handmade. Hand Drawn Card. Made in Brooklyn
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Judge rules Happy Birthday song copyright claims are invalid, finds song entirely in public domain
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Copyright for 'Happy Birthday' song is not valid, judge rules
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Federal judge rules 'Happy Birthday' song in public domain
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Copyright for 'Happy Birthday' song is not valid, judge rules
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All the 'Happy Birthday' song copyright claims are invalid, federal judge rules - Los Angeles Times
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Happy Birthday to You - Wikipedia
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Who Owns the Copyright to Happy Birthday? - Priceonomics