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Harvard Law Expert Details Disney’s Role in Shaping U.S. Copyright Law to Safeguard Iconic Characters

Professor Rebecca Tushnet discusses Disney’s influence on copyright extensions and the complexities of public domain use for characters like Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh

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As Disney celebrates its centennial, Harvard Law’s Rebecca Tushnet explains how the company’s lobbying efforts have extended copyright protections for its characters. She also highlights the legal nuances creators face when using public domain characters, emphasizing the ongoing tension between copyright expiration an…
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Harvard Law Expert Details Disney’s Role in Shaping U.S. Copyright Law to Safeguard Iconic Characters As Disney celebrates its centennial, Harvard Law’s Rebecca Tushnet explains how the company’s lobbying efforts have extended copyright protections for its characters. She also highlights the legal nuances creators face... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/harvard-law-expert-details-disney-s-role-in-shaping-u-s-copyright-law-to-safeguard-iconic-characters

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