"Happy Birthday to You" is sung everywhere, but because it's copyrighted, it's rarely heard on TV or in movies. A filmmaker has filed a lawsuit seeking to make the song part of the public domain.

The “Happy Birthday” song is finally free to use after a landmark court ruling in the US that concluded it should be “dedicated to public use and in the public domain”.

Filmmakers Can Use The Happy Birthday Song For Free Now. News. By Mike Reyes published 23 September 2015 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.