Modern versions of Mickey Mouse remain under copyright but as of January 1, 2024, the Steamboat Willie version entered the public domain. Mickey Mouse entering the public domain only applies to US law. Other countries have different copyright law protections. There’s a reason why people refer to US copyright law as the Mickey Mouse Protection Act. Ironically, no shortage of Disney films are based on stories that have entered the public domain. Even more ironically,…
"Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Willie Version Enters Public Domain"
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