Disney's Earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse Set to Enter Public Domain
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Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader of the band of characters, films and books that will become public domain as the year turns to 2024.
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Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie enter public domain
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Disney's earliest Mickey Mouse enters public domain
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