Singstealer vs. Bandleader

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Jason Lamotte Singstealer Vs. Bandleader D01640891 Copyright claims for that specific song are particularly murky and questionable, but parties threatened with infringement actions have decided to simply pay for a license or not use the song rather than continue with a lawsuit, so the validity of the copyright has not been adequately tested in court. The current claim of copyright is made by Warner Music Group. Singstealer Vs. Bandleader Happy Birthday to You is a song that is known throughout the world as the birthday song. Yet this song is not sung in many instances, such as in private, and company owned/franchised restaurants or at least not this particular version. This is due to the fact that the original birthday song; Happy Birthday to You copyrights is owned by the Time Warner conglomerate, and if you sing it in a public place (such as at a restaurant) you are liable to pay a royalty for the privileges. In this legal dispute I will have to render a verdict based upon my understanding of copyright laws and the facts of this case. With my ending verdict there are decisions by law that I must make, and explain to both parties. For example, if there is any Obligations to make restitution and/or have any obligations to pay compensation for singing the song in the past, and whether or not he can continue to do so in the future, with absent reaching a licensing agreement with the copyright holder. In this case we will see what is fair, or unfair? within the standards of the law in questions by the parties involved. The case is on whether or not if Bobby Bandleader, owner and operator of Bobbys Bistro a popular restaurant is under violation of copyright abuse. Bobbys Bistro particularly is well known for their birthday celebrations during which any customer celebrating a birthday with the Bistro Restaurant family is serenaded with Bobbys own version of the

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