Mickey Mouse was about to leave Disney, with exclusive rights to certain characters, 95 years after the character’s debut in 1928.
As a result of U.S. copyright law, entertainment giant Disney could soon lose exclusive rights to some of the characters most responsible for global brand awareness, including Mickey Mouse, which served as a career milestone. of Disney.
Mickey Mouse will be royalty-free in 2024, nearly 95 years after it appeared on October 1, 1928, that is, the period of time when the copyright for an anonymous or anonymous work of art expires.
Attorney Daniel Maeda said the copyright expiration did not come without restrictions.
“You can now use a Mickey Mouse character because it was originally created to create your own Mickey Mouse stories or stories with that character, but if you do it the way people think of Disney, this is probably because ‘I have long invested in this character in theory. Disney might say you’re infringing on my copyright. ”
Mickey Mouse first appeared in the groundbreaking black and white animation Steamboat Willie, using synchronized sound where screen movements are matched to music and sound effects, resulting in one of the most iconic picture in film and television.
According to the National Museum of American History: “Over the years, Mickey Mouse has undergone many changes in his physical appearance and personality. In his early years, the wicked and mischievous Mickey looked like a rat with a long, sharp nose, black eyes. , small body, and long tail. ”
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