What are the rules on the intellectual property on the Happy Birthday song? I know it's under copyright (via Wikipedia). For instance, I recently heard it performed by staff at the Cheesecake Factory, did they pay royalties. I heard it (in Italian) at Carrabbas, did they pay?
They likely did, the family that owns that song strictly enforces its rights.
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What are the happy birthday song rights?
What are the rules on the intellectual property on the Happy Birthday song? I know it's under copyright (via Wikipedia). For instance, I recently heard it performed by staff at the Cheesecake Factory, did they pay royalties. I heard it (in Italian) at Carrabbas, did they pay?
They likely did, the family that owns that song strictly enforces its rights.
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