The original design of Mickey Mouse from the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie officially entered the public domain on January 1, triggering a flood of parodies and memes. Not to mention, a handful ...

The copyright on Mickey Mouse expires today, meaning The Walt Disney Company no longer has the exclusive rights to the character. Does this mean you can put Mickey in your own cartoon? Not exactly.

Some versions of Mickey are still under copyright protection. Here’s the lowdown on what’s fair game and what isn’t. Technically, later versions of Mickey are still under copyright, but you have some ...

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In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most iconic character will join the public domain for the first time. For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to the ...

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Oh boy! It's time to celebrate Walt Disney's most iconic character, the one who started it all — Mickey Mouse! On Nov. 18, 1928, Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks released the Walt Disney ...