World's first Mickey Mouse character becomes copyright free! Disney loses intellectual property rights as the character enters public domain

The very first iteration of Mickey Mouse, featured in Disney
The very first iteration of Mickey Mouse, featured in Disney's 1928 film 'Steamboat Willie,' officially entered the public domain due to the expiration of the 95-year copyright limit.

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Mickey Mouse Enters the Public Domain Transcript

Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to enter public domain in 2024 - Los Angeles Times

The era of the Mouse comes to a close : r/memes

Mickey Mouse's 'Steamboat Willie' set to enter public domain in 2024

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Early Version of Disney's Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property - The New York Times

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What does it mean when Mickey Mouse is going to be in the public domain in 2024? - Quora

An early version of Disney's Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1