“Happy Birthday” is public domain, former owner Warner/Chapell to pay $14M

Posted by BernardSwiss on Feb 11, 2016 5:30 AM EDT
Ars Technica; By Joe Mullin
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The public will soon be free to sing the world's most famous song.

Music publisher Warner/Chappell will no longer be allowed to collect licensing royalties on those who sing "Happy Birthday" in public and will pay back $14 million to those who have paid for licensing in the past, according to court settlement papers filed late Monday night.

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