Dan O'Neill

Mickey Mouse enters public domain after lengthy copyright battle

The iconic figure of Mickey Mouse, entangled in copyright battles for years, is set to finally enter the public domain as of January 1. This milestone comes after a protracted legal fight over the earliest iterations of the beloved character, marking a significant shift in copyright history.

December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023

Mickey Mouse enters public domain after lengthy copyright battle

The iconic figure of Mickey Mouse, entangled in copyright battles for years, is set to finally enter the public domain as of January 1. This milestone comes after a protracted legal fight over the earliest iterations of the beloved character, marking a significant shift in copyright history.