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The Verge Jan 1, 2024

Welcome to the public domain, Mickey Mouse https://www.theverge.com/24006670/mickey-mouse-steamboat-willie-enters-copyright-public-domain-2024?utm_content=bufferea0c5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Welcome to the public domain, Mickey Mouse

The version of Mickey Mouse seen in Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy enters the public domain alongside the play Peter Pan, the song “Mack the Knife,” and more.

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Jimmy LaRosa Jan 1, 2024

@verge I’m pretty sure Disney will sue the heck out of anyone that tries to mess with his image in any disparaging manner.

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EighthLayer | Jamie

@JimmyLaRosa @verge I’m no law expert, but I believe as long as it doesn’t seem like Disney have made whatever someone decides to make with the Steamboat Willy version of Mickey Mouse, then I don’t think Disney can do anything about it.