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.

Earliest Mickey Mouse in public domain as 'Steamboat Willie' loses copyright - The Washington Post

Mickey Mouse Enters the Public Domain Transcript

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Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to enter public domain in 2024 - Los Angeles Times

Mickey Mouse gets horror movie treatment as Disney icon now public domain - NZ Herald

Copyright for original Mickey Mouse persona to run out 1 January 2024, Walt Disney Company

As Disney loses copyright of early Mickey Mouse from 'Steamboat Willie', 2 horror films to feature the famed character - YP

An early version of Disney's Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1