Intellectual Property Law

New Matter FALL 2023, VOLUME 48, EDITION 3

MICKEY MOUSE AND THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

Matthew Dedon

The Law Office of Matthew Dedon

This is the story of a man, a mouse, the law, and the Internet. The term of copyright protection for the first cartoon featuring Mickey Mouse will expire in only a few short months on January 1, 2024. What does that mean for one of the most recognized characters in media?

THE MAN AND THE MOUSE

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