

Trump Petitions SCOTUS & Mickey Mouse in Public Domain
Jan 5, 2024
Elections expert and professor Richard Briffault discusses Trump's petition to the Supreme Court about his eligibility on the ballot in Colorado. Terence Ross, an intellectual property litigator, explores the expiration of Mickey Mouse's copyright and the implications of Mickey entering the public domain. They also discuss potential legal issues surrounding movie titles and explore the impact of influential literary works entering the public domain.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Analyzing Trump's Arguments and Potential Impacts
02:05 • 11min
The Expiration of Mickey Mouse's Copyright
12:46 • 12min
Discussion on Movie Titles and Copyright Issues with Disney
24:19 • 3min
Editing 'Steamboat Willie' for Profanity
27:00 • 4min
Entering the Public Domain: Literary Works, Copyright Duration, and International Variations
30:47 • 3min