I totally agree with Good Morning To You Productions Corp who argues in a lawsuit that the song should be "Dedicated to public use and in the public domain", it is the most popular song in the English language and someone dares to claim copyright?
Deal in 'Happy Birthday' copyright case
A settlement was reached in a lawsuit over whether 'Happy Birthday to You" is owned by a music publisher who earned millions enforcing its copyright. A trial was about to begin in Los Angeles, but now the lyrics should become free. Charisma Charisma Charisma. Ref. The San Diego Union-Tribune