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

  • magic_lobster_party
    9•7 months ago

    Mickey Mouse is no longer as relevant in Disney’s dominance anymore. They got bigger cash cows to milk.

    • @Nollij@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      6•7 months ago

      Even less so for the version in Steamboat Willy, which is all that would be released. Modern Mickey is not being released anytime soon.

      • arthurpizzaEnglish
        7•7 months ago

        That’s why it’s trademarked. Unlike a copyright, trademarks can last forever.

        • Infiltrated_ad8271
          2•7 months ago

          But from what I’m understanding third parties will be able to use it at will to some extent, right? Disney must have an interest in keeping something so representative under tight control, even if it’s just the first version.

          • arthurpizzaEnglish
            5•7 months ago

            You can use the character without infringing the trademark. Part of the reason they scatter the hidden Mickey shape everywhere is because that’s part of the branding.

            A good example of using the character without infringing trademark is the “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” movie.