
22/07/2025
Este artigo, publicado pela New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA), explora a fascinante história legal dos direitos autorais da canção "Happy Birthday to You". Por muitos anos, essa melodia simples gerou milhões em royalties para a Warner/Chappell Music, até que uma decisão judicial histórica em 2016 declarou a música de domínio público.
O artigo, escrito por meu esposo, Tanderson Danilo Schmitt Morales, detalha como essa batalha legal teve um impacto significativo no acesso público à arte e no futuro dos direitos autorais. Ele compara as leis dos EUA com as do Brasil, mostrando a importância de um equilíbrio entre proteger a criatividade e garantir que o conhecimento e a cultura sejam acessíveis a todos. É uma leitura excelente para entender a complexidade por trás de algo tão familiar!
This article, featured on the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) blog, delves into the fascinating legal history of the "Happy Birthday to You" copyright. For many years, this simple tune generated millions in royalties for Warner/Chappell Music, until a landmark court decision in 2016 declared the song to be in the public domain.
The piece, authored by your husband, Tanderson Danilo Schmitt Morales, details how this legal battle had a significant impact on public access to art and the future of copyright law. He compares the US laws with those in Brazil, illustrating the importance of balancing creativity protection with ensuring knowledge and culture are accessible to everyone. It's an excellent read to understand the complexities behind such a familiar tune!
"Happy Birthday to You" is arguably the most famous song in the world. Sung at birthday celebrations across the globe, the tune has become a universal tradition. Federal judges always have to be careful about what they say. In court, every word they utter in an opinion or on the record will be parse...