An updated design featuring Mickey Mouse and his friends has been featured on several new merchandise items ... The same five friends from the other items are present: Pluto, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, ...
Disney retains all exclusive rights to its depiction of Mickey Mouse, however the character seen in the 1928 short film Steamboat Willie entered the public domain in 2024. It now means that ...
Some of this can get a bit tricky, and Mickey Mouse is a prime example. His entry into the public domain in 2024 only falls under his Steamboat Willie appearance in 1928, minus the white gloves.
Nearly a year ago on January 1, 2024, “Steamboat Willie,” and the original versions of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, entered the public domain. Since “Steamboat Willie” entered the public domain, the ...