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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

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The copyright for one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse will expire in 2024. Copyright protection is usually granted for 95 years to works published between 1923 and 1977. Why Mickey Mouse is still protected The copyright on Steamboat Willie is set to expire in January 2024. So, why aren’t Disney concerned?