Mickey Mouse Joins the Public Domain

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Published on January 1, 2024 6:48:16 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dVri7jbcXo

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Today marks a significant shift in the world of entertainment and intellectual property rights. After almost 100 years, the iconic character Mickey Mouse, first seen in the 1928 animated short "Steamboat Willie," has entered the public domain. This development permits artists and creators worldwide to use this version of Mickey Mouse, along with the two initial shorts "Steamboat Willie" and "Plane Crazy," for their creative endeavors without requiring permission or owing royalties to Disney.