Robert Bruneis
Intellectual property law scholar who provides expert historical and legal context on the copyright history of 'Happy Birthday to You' and the Hill sisters' claims.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 12min
14. “Happy Birthday to You”
Robert Bruneis, an IP law scholar who explains the song's copyright history. Jennifer Nelson, a filmmaker who led the fight to free the tune. They trace the Hill sisters' original children's melody, how it became 'Happy Birthday', decades of licensing and Warner's acquisition, and the lawsuit that challenged the song's claimed copyright.
