Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires
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Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.
Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.
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Earliest versions of Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Tigger set to become public domain in 2024
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Disney's earliest Mickey Mouse enters public domain
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Early version of Mickey Mouse to enter public domain
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Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as copyright expires – The Frontier Post
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Mickey and Minnie enter the public domain on Jan. 1. Disney will no longer enjoy an exclusive copyright over the earliest versions of the characters., Steamboat Willie Enters Public Domain
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That's all, folks! Mickey Mouse is entering the public domain.