"Peanuts" music owner sues U.S. government, 3 companies over use of iconic songs

Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.

'Peanuts' music owner files 4 lawsuits over 'Charlie Brown' tunes

The owner of the "Peanuts" music catalog filed four federal lawsuits over the alleged unauthorized use of tracks from the "Charlie Brown" franchise.

Owner Of 'Peanuts' Music Files Suits Alleging Illegal Use Of Its Catchy Tunes

Lee Mendelson Film Productions, the owner of the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and other “Peanuts” television specials, filed four lawsuits over the alleged illegal use of Vince Guaraldi's music.

Owner of ‘Peanuts’ music sues Trump administration for using scores without permission

Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which owns the copyright to ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ and other shows, filed the suits in federal courts in New York and Washington, DC

‘Peanuts’ Music Owner Sues Interior Department and 3 Companies for Copyright Infringement

The owner of the “Peanuts” catalog would really like it if companies and the U.S. government stopped using its music without permission.
Music Business Worldwide

Owner of Peanuts music catalog files four copyright lawsuits targeting video game publisher, social media posts, and the US government

Lee Mendelson Film Productions says the lawsuits are intended to halt a pattern of unauthorized commercial use of Vince Guaraldi’s compositions.
American Songwriter

“Peanuts” Music Rights Battle Erupts in Lawsuit Against Federal Government

Lee Mendelson Film Productions sued the U.S. government and others over the alleged unauthorized use of Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts music.
Hoodline

Charlie Brown Music Brawl: Manhattan Suit Hits Snoopy Video Game Maker

The holiday jazz that defined generations of Peanuts specials is now at the center of a federal courtroom fight in New York.