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In 2005, Warner/Chappell sold most of its printed music division, [[Warner Bros. Publications]], to [[Alfred Publishing]].<ref>[http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319161/000119312506244913/d10k.htm Warner Music Group's annual report for the period ending September 30, 2006], [[Securities and Exchange Commission|sec.gov]]</ref> |
In 2005, Warner/Chappell sold most of its printed music division, [[Warner Bros. Publications]], to [[Alfred Publishing]].<ref>[http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319161/000119312506244913/d10k.htm Warner Music Group's annual report for the period ending September 30, 2006], [[Securities and Exchange Commission|sec.gov]]</ref> |
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In 2010, a time when many songs are being made publicly available for listening at no cost to internet users in a protected difficult to copy format (ex: YouTube.com using Adobe Flash 10), Warner Chappell continues to impose copyright laws striking down any infringement by removing the offending material. (ex: The Eagles: Hotel California) <ref>http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+eagles+hotel+california&aq=1</ref> Public outcry to this action is evidenced by continuous attempts by users to publish something that might not offend Warner Chappell. |
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Revision as of 09:21, 26 November 2010
Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. is an American music publishing company, and a division of the Warner Music Group. It was founded in 1811.[1] Among the songs in the company's library are "Happy Birthday to You", and "Winter Wonderland."
The company is the result of numerous acquisitions of other publishers, including M. Witmark & Sons, Remick Music Corporation, Harms, Inc., Chappell & Co., and Tamerlane Music.[2]
In 2005, Warner/Chappell sold most of its printed music division, Warner Bros. Publications, to Alfred Publishing.[3]
In 2010, a time when many songs are being made publicly available for listening at no cost to internet users in a protected difficult to copy format (ex: YouTube.com using Adobe Flash 10), Warner Chappell continues to impose copyright laws striking down any infringement by removing the offending material. (ex: The Eagles: Hotel California) [4] Public outcry to this action is evidenced by continuous attempts by users to publish something that might not offend Warner Chappell.
References
- ^ "Scratching Under the Vinyl Era" by Tim Arango. New York Times, November 8, 2010[1]
- ^ "Who Became Us," Warner/Chappell Music website
- ^ Warner Music Group's annual report for the period ending September 30, 2006, sec.gov
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+eagles+hotel+california&aq=1
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