Reason

Mickey Mouse Is Now In the Public Domain. Well, Sort Of.

The copyright on Mickey Mouse expires today, meaning The Walt Disney Company no longer has the exclusive rights to the character. Does this mean you can put Mickey in your own cartoon? Not exactly.
CNN

An early version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1

In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most iconic character will join the public domain for the first time. For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to the ...
Forbes

Original Mickey And Minnie Mouse Will Enter Public Domain Next Week—Here’s What It Means For Creators

Two of the most sought-after characters in film and television are set to enter the public domain on Jan. 1, which will allow creators to use the original versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse to create ...
CNN

An early version of Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain

Mickey Mouse no longer belongs solely to the Walt Disney Company. On January 1, 2024, an early version of the entertainment company’s mascot, featured in Walt Disney’s 1928 short film, “Steamboat ...
The New York Times

These Classic Characters Are Losing Copyright Protection. They May Never Be the Same.

What could happen to the original version of Mickey Mouse and others after they entered the public domain on Jan. 1? Hint: think Winnie the Pooh wielding a sledgehammer. By Sopan Deb If you’re the ...