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Mickey Mouse to Enter Public Domain in 2024

IPilogue

Every year on January 1, works protected under copyright law enter into the public domain due to their copyright protection expiring. As a result, the Mickey Mouse copyright was then set to expire at the end of 2003. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

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Mickey Mouse to Enter Public Domain in 2024

IPilogue

Every year on January 1, works protected under copyright law enter into the public domain due to their copyright protection expiring. As a result, the Mickey Mouse copyright was then set to expire at the end of 2003. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 8- May 13)

SpicyIP

Other Posts World of Possibilities: Single Judge Bench of Delhi High Court Allows Use of Celebrity Information Available in Public Domain Delhi High Court specifies some contours of publicity rights in India! on 8 May, 2023 The plaintiff alleged infringement of registered trademark PANTOCID.

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