World's first Mickey Mouse character becomes copyright free! Disney loses intellectual property rights as the character enters public domain

The very first iteration of Mickey Mouse, featured in Disney
The very first iteration of Mickey Mouse, featured in Disney's 1928 film 'Steamboat Willie,' officially entered the public domain due to the expiration of the 95-year copyright limit.

Early Version of Disney's Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property - The New York Times

Mickey Mouse: Disney loses copyright of early version of cartoon character featured in Steamboat Willie, Ents & Arts News

What Mickey Mouse's public domain debut means for copyright holders

Disney could soon lose exclusive rights to Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney Company

What does it mean when Mickey Mouse is going to be in the public domain in 2024? - Quora

Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie will be public domain in 2024, Entertainment/Life

Mickey Mouse, the Original 1928 Version, Is Now In the Public Domain

Why Ryan Reynolds Can Use Winnie-the-Pooh To Sell You a Phone Plan

Mickey Mouse to enter public domain on Jan. 1, 2024