This iconic mouse is weeks away from being in the public domain
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Jan. 1, 2024, is the day when ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters the public domain

This iconic mouse is weeks away fromn being in the public domain Jan. 1, 2024, is the day when ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters the public domain

  • SCB@lemmy.worldEnglish
    222·
    11 months ago

    Why should they have the exclusive right to create derivative works?

    Because Mickey Mouse is a core brand to the company. It’s literally referred to as the “House of Mouse”

    • azimir@lemmy.mlEnglish
      12·
      11 months ago

      Then Disney Inc will need to get creative and figure out a new way to brand itself. That’s whe reason why copyright is limited, not eternal.

      • SCB@lemmy.worldEnglish
        17·
        11 months ago

        That’s whe reason why copyright is limited, not eternal.

        It very literally is not.