"Ever since Mickey Mouse's first appearance in the 1928 short film ... in "Steamboat Willie" that has become public. "More modern versions of Mickey will remain unaffected by the expiration ...

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 Walt Disney Company ...

Ninety-five years after making their debut, Mickey and Minnie have entered the U.S. public domain. That is, the earliest iterations ... has copyright over newer versions of Mickey, including ...

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 ...

"Ever since Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in the 1928 short film ... in "Steamboat Willie" that has become public. "More modern versions of Mickey will remain unaffected by the expiration ...

FILE – An actor dressed as Mickey Mouse greets visitors at the entrance to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, April 18, 2022, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The earliest version of ...