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Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In just a few days, the first appearance of Mickey Mouse lapses into the public domain. The post What Mickey Mouse Lapsing into the Public Domain Means appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's what it really means to other creators.
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 5, 2022
On January 1, 2022, works that were first published in the year 1926 lapsed into the public domain. Winnie-the-Pooh is likely the most culturally relevant character to enter the public domain since 2019, when works started entering the public domain again in the United States due to the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act.
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Plagiarism Today
MAY 11, 2022
Josh Hawley’s Move to Strip Disney’s Copyrights Called ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’. He claims that it aims to revoke Disney’s “special” copyright protections though the law would rewrite copyright law for all creators. 2: Riot Games sues Mobile Legends: Bang Bang for Plagiarism—Again.
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 3, 2023
2: Canada Extends Copyright Protection for 20 More Years Under New Trade Obligation. Next up today, Mia Robson at The Canadian Press reports that, in Canada, a new copyright law has taken effect that will extend the copyright on works in Canada another 20 years, bring the country up to the same term used by the United States.
Plagiarism Today
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Disney’s history with copyright is very well known. They have a lengthy and aggressive history when it comes to protecting their rights , even as many of their stories are based on public domain tales. This has made Disney something of a copyright villain to many online and off.
Olartemoure Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
In the Elizabethan time, plagiarism in theater and in literature wasn’t viewed as it is today. Shakespeare’s works continue to inspire filmmakers, directors, and writers, however, all his works are in the public domain due to the time that has passed since his death.
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 3, 2022
2: SoundExchange Royalties Dispute with Music Choice to be Referred to Copyright Royalty Board. However, the court disagreed, saying that the Copyright Royalty Board has primary jurisdiction over these issues, and it has oversight in this matter. They are free of copyright. Milne’s book Winnie the Pooh.
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