Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires

Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.
Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.

DSNY Newscast on X: Pretty great start to the new year to see that I'm quoted in an article on the BBC News homepage talking about Mickey & Minnie entering public domain!

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