The two classic comic characters who first appeared in 1929 are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan. 1. That means they can be used and repurposed ...

Following recent notable additions to the public domain that include Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ...

However, the public domain can also open old art to newer audiences. As noted by the Library of Congress, “It’s a Wonderful Life” only became a Christmas classic after Republic Pictures let ...