Good Morning to You Productions is
bringing a federal class action against Warner/Chappell Music after the company insisted they own the copywright to the classic Happy Birthday song.
Thailand Business Lawyer
Chaninat and Leeds specializes in business law in Thailand
Court House News Service has revealed that Good Morning To You is producing a documentary about the 120 year old song, which, as expected,
will include a rendition of the song itself.
It explains it reluctantly paid Warner/Chappell's demand
for a $1,500 licensing fee, but was then shocked to receive a follow up letter from warning that it could face a $150,000
statutory penalty for copyright infringement.
Good Morning to
You wants a declaration that "Happy
Birthday" is in the public domain, class certification, together with
financial compensation.
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