‘Peanuts’ Music Owner Sues Interior Department and 3 Companies for Copyright Infringement
The owner of the 'Peanuts' music catalog has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Interior Department and three companies for copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims unauthorized use of the music associated with the beloved comic strip. This legal action highlights ongoing issues surrounding copyright protections in the entertainment industry.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by the owner of the 'Peanuts' music catalog.
- ▪It targets the U.S. Interior Department and three companies for copyright infringement.
- ▪The complaint alleges that these entities have used the music without permission.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/arts/music/peanuts-music-us-government-lawsuit.html |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 01:43:23 +0000 |
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Trump AdministrationliveUpdatesMay 21, 2026, 10:07 p.m. ETImmunity From Tax AuditsFund for Trump’s AlliesAbortion Pill LawsuitGas PricesApproval RatingAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTIt’s a Copyright Lawsuit, Charlie BrownThe owner of the “Peanuts” catalog would really like it if companies and the U.S. government stopped using its music without permission.Listen · 4:13 min Share full articleA scene from “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”Credit...ABC, via Associated PressBy Aimee OrtizMay 21, 2026Updated 9:43 p.m.
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