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Exploring the history of Mickey Mouse, from losing the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to the birth of Mickey. Also discussing the expiration of Mickey's copyright and Disney's influence on copyright laws.
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- The copyright protection for the original Mickey Mouse character, seen in the cartoon Steamboat Willy, is set to expire in 2024.
- Disney still holds copyrights for newer versions of Mickey Mouse created since 1928, ensuring continued protection against unauthorized use.
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The Birth of Mickey Mouse
In 1928, Walt Disney lost the rights to his first successful cartoon character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Not giving up, Disney tweaked the design of the rabbit and created Mickey Mouse, ensuring that he owned the copyrights to his new creation. Now, the copyright protection for Mickey Mouse is set to expire on January 1, 2024, 95 years after its first appearance.
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