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Viral Song by 11-Year-Old Sparks Multiple Copyright Lawsuits Against Small Businesses

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First reported by Globes · Jul 5, 2026

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The viral song "Khatbam" by 11-year-old Nir Krigel has led to multiple high-value copyright lawsuits against small Israeli businesses using the song without permission. Despite attempts to settle, the cases are proceeding to court, highlighting tensions between protecting young creators' rights and the impact on small entrepreneurs.

01Nir Krigel's viral song "Khatbam" triggered multiple copyright lawsuits against small businesses.
02A fitness trainer faces a 100,000-shekel claim for using the song to promote his business.
03Other small business owners report similar lawsuits for minor or indirect song use.
04Krigel's lawyer stresses copyright protection applies equally to all creators, regardless of age.
05Critics call for courts to reject such lawsuits and for legislative reforms to curb legal abuse.
06Calls are made to address copyright issues with social media platforms rather than small businesses.

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