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Mickey Mouse Enters US Public Domain in 2024 Amid Complex Copyright and Trademark Landscape

After 95 years, the original Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse becomes public domain, highlighting Disney’s dual role in copyright extension and public domain reliance

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On January 1, 2024, the 1928 Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse will enter the US public domain, marking a significant milestone in copyright history. This event underscores the intricate relationship between Disney, copyright law, and the public domain, as Disney both championed copyright term extensions and bu…
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Mickey Mouse Enters US Public Domain in 2024 Amid Complex Copyright and Trademark Landscape On January 1, 2024, the 1928 Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse will enter the US public domain, marking a significant milestone in copyright history. This event underscores the intricate relationship between Disn... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/mickey-mouse-enters-us-public-domain-in-2024-amid-complex-copyright-and-trademark-landscape

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