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**dansamy** · 12-13-2015, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

Norm, I agree. Corporations have even tried to copyright the Happy Birthday song, Central Park in New York and who knows what else. I fear the day that the national parks are trademarked by concessionaires.

Actually, Happy Birthday is still under copyright protection. Public performances have to be approved & paid, which is why restaurants sing a ridiculous made up song for their birthday celebration for patrons.

Joel B · 12-13-2015, 05:20 PM

In the not too distant future, a poor tourist is caught at customs trying to leave the country will illegal photos of Westminster Abby(newly renamed by Citibank), Big Ben (now owned by Google) and the London bridge( renamed for Facebook)!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

markdesmarais · 12-15-2015, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

Actually, Happy Birthday is still under copyright protection. Public performances have to be approved & paid, which is why restaurants sing a ridiculous made up song for their birthday celebration for patrons.

As of a couple of months ago, this is no longer the case in the USA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday_to_You

**dansamy** · 12-15-2015, 11:39 AM

Then that's a really recent change, but a good one!

derekmadge · 12-15-2015, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by markdesmarais

As of a couple of months ago, this is no longer the case in the USA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday_to_You

I always wondered who paid the fee when Marilyn Monroe sang H.B. to "Dear President" JFK.

---------- Post added 12-15-15 at 01:46 PM ----------

This kind of issue is insidious. Citizens need to confront, cajole and emphasise their points of view to their legislators. It may take time and effort to reverse things, but it can happen. If it doesn't, keep at it!

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12-13-2015, 04:59 PM	#16
dansamy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by waterfall Norm, I agree. Corporations have even tried to copyright the Happy Birthday song, Central Park in New York and who knows what else. I fear the day that the national parks are trademarked by concessionaires. Actually, Happy Birthday is still under copyright protection. Public performances have to be approved & paid, which is why restaurants sing a ridiculous made up song for their birthday celebration for patrons.

12-13-2015, 05:20 PM	#17
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	In the not too distant future, a poor tourist is caught at customs trying to leave the country will illegal photos of Westminster Abby(newly renamed by Citibank), Big Ben (now owned by Google) and the London bridge( renamed for Facebook)! Sorry, couldn't resist!

12-15-2015, 10:42 AM	#18
markdesmarais Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 186	Originally posted by dansamy Actually, Happy Birthday is still under copyright protection. Public performances have to be approved & paid, which is why restaurants sing a ridiculous made up song for their birthday celebration for patrons. As of a couple of months ago, this is no longer the case in the USA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday_to_You

12-15-2015, 11:39 AM	#19
dansamy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Then that's a really recent change, but a good one!

12-15-2015, 11:44 AM	#20
derekmadge Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 99	Originally posted by markdesmarais As of a couple of months ago, this is no longer the case in the USA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday_to_You I always wondered who paid the fee when Marilyn Monroe sang H.B. to "Dear President" JFK. ---------- Post added 12-15-15 at 01:46 PM ---------- This kind of issue is insidious. Citizens need to confront, cajole and emphasise their points of view to their legislators. It may take time and effort to reverse things, but it can happen. If it doesn't, keep at it!

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