This iconic mouse is weeks away fromn being in the public domain Jan. 1, 2024, is the day when ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters the public domain

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    11 months ago

    Why should they have the exclusive right to create derivative works?

    Because Mickey Mouse is a core brand to the company. It’s literally referred to as the “House of Mouse”

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      11 months ago

      Then Disney Inc will need to get creative and figure out a new way to brand itself. That’s whe reason why copyright is limited, not eternal.

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        11 months ago

        That’s whe reason why copyright is limited, not eternal.

        It very literally is not.