Mickey Mouse Is Now In the Public Domain. Well, Sort Of. Even though only one very specific version of the character is free to use, it still represents a positive step for creative expression.

In a landmark shift, Walt Disney Co‘s DIS beloved character, Mickey Mouse, among various other works, entered the public domain on the first day of the new year. This shift comes as copyrights ...

Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on Jan. 1, marking a milestone in the copyright wars for those fighting to ease restrictions on vintage IP. Plus Icon Film Plus Icon TV ...